My desktop icons are flashing very quickly whenever I start Windows

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• Control Panel icons and the desktop icons are all frozen. The system is Windows Vista + office computer HP

  Another forum for desktop icons frozen suggests will restore program, but I'm having trouble

  by following the instructions given. Any detailed instructions and suggestions - or any other solutions would be much

  appreciated!

  You are welcome; Sorry, it didn't fix it.

  It seems that by what you tell us it works OK in Mode safe as the system restore worked.

  Function icons open programs and run in a reasonable manner in Mode safe?

  Try this:

  Download, install, update and scan your system with the free version of Malwarebytes AntiMalware in Mode safe mode with networking:

  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  And here's how to go in Safe Mode options; Select safe mode with networking from the list of options:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Here is information on improving the performance of MS, but it was not intended to fix the frozen icons!

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/optimize-Windows-Vista-for-better-performance

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  There are many things that could cause this type of problem.

  They may have installed more then an Antivirus, which is a no-no.

  If the worst happens, instead of scrapping, back up the data and reinstall Vista from the DVD or from the recovery partition.

  See you soon.

• Whenever I have turn off my monitor, and then turn it back on, all my desktop icons are completely reorganized.

  This issue just started.  Whenever I have turn off my monitor and then turn it back on, all my desktop icons are completely reorganized.  This happens when my system goes into power saving mode, or whenever I have turn off the monitor.  Even if I turn it back on just 5 seconds later, all of my icons are not where they were previously.  Help!

  Suggestions:

  1 a simple way:
  . Right click on desktop > view > uncheck Auto arrange > check snap to grid.

  2. in a more elaborate way and actually a better way. I use this method I have over 150 shortcuts etc on my desk. I can't afford to have shortcuts/icons, rearranging themselves. I won't be able to find anything, if they do.
  Here is the tutorial:
  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/save-and-restore-desktop-icon-layout-in-Windows-Vista/

  Note: The method is not perfect, you can, after a while, have one or 2 icons on the spot. But it's easy to fix.

• When I press the Start button, the OS logo flashes very quickly, then windows flashes very quickly

  Original title: Startup problem

  When I press the Start button, flashes very quickly, and the logo of the operating system and then flashes windows very quickly, then connect to flashes of password and then the screen goes dark (the monitor is turned on) and nothing more.  Before if I turned off the computer, the sequence starts returning to normal and I could log on.  Now, I only get that quick flashes and then nothing, what can I do to log on the computer?

  Hello!

  I had a somewhat similar to this problem and that's what I tried.

  He temporarily stabilized my problem but I have a serious type of divorce

  problems with my beloved once Windows 7. However, in your case, it may be

  the solution.

  This is the procedure:

  (1) power on your PC or laptop

  (2) when he started, start pressing and releasing the F8 key till you get the windows

  Fix the Page (I don't remember the exact name, but it's a screen with many options).

  (3) among the options is "Last known good Configuration", click it. See if that fixes the problem.

  (4) If this does not work, then you need to try other options, namely:

  (A) the Startup Repair

  (B) the system restore

  (C) verification of memory

  (D) command prompt:

  (The last option would have been a godsend, but it does not work in the console command prompt.)

  I'll tell you about it...)

  If all the above methods fail, try this method (it worked for me temporarily). This method is an option only when you

  are able to access the above page and when you have administrator privileges. Then, when you're on the screen above, you will see these options:

  Safe mode

  Safe mode with network

  Choose the second option. If all goes well, you will be at the level of the office. On the desktop, right click the command prompt icon. If you don't have a shortcut cmd, no problem. Press start and type cmd or command. Right click on cmd and then click "Run as Administrator".

  * Now in the command console, type chkdsk/f/r (the space after the chkdsk command is optional). You may get a message that you can schedule chkdsk at the next restart, treatment is (Yes).

  *  Then, in the same type of console sfc/scannow. If all goes well, it will rectify errors of all the files on your system.

  Note: If you please ensure that your battery is 100 pc loaded before you try it. or better yet, let him charge while you do this.

  Keep me posted.

  All the best!

  Abgrall

• My desktop icons are HUGE!

  I have my own user account on the Windows Vista operating system.  My account has this problem.  The desktop icons are huge, about 4 times their normal size.  I tried the thing of scrolling mouse control, and change the DPI, neither works.  Does anyone have other ideas?  It's very frustrating, it has only been like this 2 days so I don't know what happened.  I have not downloaded anything new or go to Web sites that I have not visited.  Thanks for the help.

  Your desktop icons are probably assigned to the 'big '. To change back, do a right-click on the desktop, select "View" and choose "medium icons" or "classic icons".
  I hope it works for you.

• my desktop icons are invisible

  Whenever my computer turn on, my desktop icons are invisible. I right click on the desktop and select 'Show' and I view "show desktop icons" is already checked.  I select anyway and then select again to make the icons appear.  But I have to do this every time that the computer starts.

  Hello

  Follow these steps to remove corruption and missing/damaged file system repair or replacement.

  Run DiskCleanup - start - all programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker (SFC.exe) program
  generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Then, run checkdisk - schedule it to run at next boot, then apply OK your way out, then restart.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• The desktop icons are dimmed?

  My desktop icons are faded-

  Recently I was infected by several viruses at first, I couldn't see anything even on the desktop.

  I ran virus removal software and removed all, well I think. Sort in works much better, but the only thing is my most much of my desktop icons was not there. For some reason any, when I go to "Folder Options" and "Show the hidden files and folders" all my icons are back on my desktop, but they are eliminated as a hidden file.

  How could - what happened? And how do I fix it? PLEASE HELP SOMEONE!

  Thank you

  Looks like the hidden attribute is set.

  Select a folder and right-click.

  Click Properties, click the general tab.

  The hidden attribute is checked?

  If it's clear, apply and OK.

  Run another Malware checker to make sure whether you own, such as Malwarebytes.

• The desktop icons are all "Vanilla" - how to restore?

  My hard drive crashed and I reinstalled successfully all of backup drive.  However, I had to reinstall IE8, also successfully.  Only problem is that my desktop icons are all what I call "Vanilla Windows."  While all printed identification, logos custom since sites are missing.  Each of them.  How can I restore them?  Thank you.

  Hi BrettParker,

  ·         The favicons in Internet Explorer and the desktop icons are you referring?

  You can run Microsoft fix mentioned article and check if the problem still persists.

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

  Let us know if that helps.

• The desktop icons are blue on start up

  At the start, my Windows XP desktop icons are blue, and I have to open display properties and click settings to change the color quality of bass (8-bit) to highest (32 bit).  This will be ok until I have to close and then when I start again, it happens everywhere.  Help, please?

  Hi Napo,

  Did you the latest changes on the system?

  Try the steps suggested by TaurArian MVP from the following link and check:

  Remove the shaded blue icon on the desktop

  I restored my computer to an earlier date and this has solved my problem.  Thank you

• some of my desktop icons are white, how can I solve them?

  the desktop icons are white and must be corrected. How can I solve this problem?

  Hi, Frédéric L.Jackson,.

  1. Did you the latest changes on the computer?
  2. Are you referring to completely white desktop icons or icons changed?
  3. You have security software installed on the computer?
  4. What happens when you try to access white desktop icons?
  5. Are the program of white desktop icons or any file?

  Method 1

  See the link below and run the Fixit tool available, check if it helps.

  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag/

  Method 2

  Check if the problem persists in the safe mode and post back with the results.

  A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

   

  Method 3

  If the problem does not persist in safe mode, then it is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you configure the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  (a) click Start, type msconfig in the search box and press ENTER.

  (b) If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password or click on continue.

  (c) under the general tab, click the Normal startup option, and then click OK.

  (d) when you are prompted to restart the computer, click on restart.

• Why my desktop icons are so small after you restart the computer?

  Original title: why my desktop icons are so small. When I first started, I noticed that, out of the blue, my desktop icons are at least 1/2 smaller. What can I do about it?

  Why the my desktop icons are so small. When I first started, I noticed that, out of the blue, my desktop icons are at least 1/2 smaller. What can I do about it?

  Simple, press in and hold the CTRL key and scroll the mouse wheel.

• My desktop icons are inactive

  original title: my desktop icons are inactive (after I go to a program) ideas?

  If I reboot and work of my office apears the page icons. But if I go to my home page or internet explore or any other program icons are inactive? When starting if I run my mouse over the icons one apears square type reversed around them, but once they become inactive nothing happens.

  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  Hello

   
  (1) that exactly do mean you by icons are inactive?
  (2) you get an error message?
  (3) remember you to make changes to the computer before the question?
   
  See the methods mentioned below and check if that helps
   
  Method 1:
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

   

  Method 2:

  I also suggest you to start in safe mode and check if you face the same problem. To start in safe mode see the link below:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
   
  Method 3 :
   
  If the problem does not occur in safe mode, I would recommend that you perform the clean boot.
   
  Put your boot system helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem. If so, you need to maybe contact the manufacturer of the program for updates or uninstall and reinstall the program.
   
  See the following article in the Microsoft KB for more information on how to solve a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
   
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
   
  Note: After troubleshooting, be sure to set the computer to start as usual as mentioned in step 7 in the above article.
   
  Hope this information helps.

• all my desktop icons are windows mail, so when I want to open any mail arrives

  all my desktop icons are windows mail, so when I want to open any mail arrives

  Use this tutorial:

  Restore the file type associations
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

  Scroll down to exe - executable application files.
  Click on the exe

  Follow the instructions in #1 à #7 at the top.

  Scroll to lnk - shortcut link (LNK) files.
  Click on lnk

  Follow the instructions in #1 à #7 at the top.

• my desktop icons are changed and does not directly but opening in the location of the original file.

  original title: my desktop icons are changed and does not directly but opening in the location of the original file. So how do you restore originally propertities of the desktop icons

  Mr President, due to changes attributed to the icons of the office by my children, my desktop icons are changed and does not directly open, but they are open in the location of the original file. So how do you restore originally propertities of the desktop icons

  Thank you.

  Hello

  I suggest you follow the steps mentioned below.

  Method 1: Run the Fix - it.

  Follow the link below and run the Fix - it and check if it helps.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

  Method 2: Run a sfc scan.

  Follow the link below and check the resulting errors.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 3: Perform a system restore.

  Follow the link below and perform a restore of the system to a point before, when the system was working fine.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-is-system-restore

  It will be useful.

• The desktop icons are scattered after Windows updates

  I just applied the February patched to my laptop running vista Home premium. I now have a new icon on the bar called "intel graphics media accelerator driver for mobile' tasks and my desktop icons are scattered. What's past and how to fix it. I can't find mention of the graphics accelerator intel in the list of applied patches.

  Suggestions:

  1. go into "View Update history" > mark down the KB # of you February patch.
  2. If your Windows Update is set to Auto, change it to manual.
  3. do a system restore. Choose the date before you install the latest Windows Update as your restore point.
  4. If everything is back to normal after the system restore, ask a question in the Windows Update forum. Ask if this KB # is required to install or if you can ignore that.
  at the moment I am unable to go to the Windows Update forum. So I can't give you the link to the forum. You will have to do it yourself.
  5. soon you will receive the new update available. Check the update. If you find the same update you have problems with, don't install this one until you get the answers from experts in Windows Update.

  How to restore the system:
  Start button > Search box, type system restore > press the Enter key > uac prompt > click on choose a different restore point > next > select dates as your restore point, click
  > Next > finish
  To sit and wait. The machine restarts when it's done.