Windows 7 icons on the desktop and start changed to dat file

Original title: Windows 7 icons on the desktop and Start Menu problems

I am running Windows 7 Pro with service pack 1 and all the icons on the desktop Start Menu has changed into something that resembles a dat file and when you click on it, they are trying to run a download would be and asks where I want to save them. Symantec Endpoint, Microsoft Security Essentials, or AVG will find viruses or problems with the computer. I spoke with the technology of Windows and he sent me the link to this page.
I've never seen anything like this.

Hello

It can be disappointing when all the icons on the desktop and Menu start modified in a dat file. I understand the inconvenience.

You can try to rebuild the icon cache and check if it works properly.

Click Start, click Control Panel, and write in the box search folders options.
b. now, click on Folder Options to open and select folders and hidden files (dot).
c. open a Windows Explorer window.
d. go to C:\Users\(User Name) \AppData\Local
e. right click on IconCache.db and click on delete.
f. click Yes to confirm the deletion.
NOTE: This deletes the file to the trash. It is safe to empty the trash when you are done.
g. close the window.
h. emptying the trash.
i. restart the computer.
j. When you come back, you will notice the size of the file IconCache.db is reduced, and the update is now the current date.
NOTE: If for some reason, IconCache.db isn't there or the size has not changed, then you can just restart the computer again. You may need to restart a few times in some cases.
k. icon cache will be rebuilt.

Hope it solves the problem. For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

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