Icon went missing in Windows 7? Here's a Fix

Young Hype

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Icon went missing in Windows 7? Here's a Fix​


After installing the latest and greatest Mozilla Firefox 3.5 in Windows 7 (RC Build 7100 32-bit) I noticed that after a while the icon went missing. Firefox was still working correctly, and when I checked the icon properties, and the icon was still present. But for some strange reason it wouldn’t show up in on my Desktop, my Start Menu, or my Taskbar, I would just see a broken icon.

firefoxmissingicon.png


The resolution? Rebuilding the Windows 7 Icon Cache.

Follow these directions:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/49819-icon-cache-rebuild.html


Your icons should be as good as new!

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firefoxmissingicon.png
 
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Dimension 3100
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate x32
CPU
Intel Pentium 4 HT CPU 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Intel 915GV Chipset
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
Sound Card
Intel HD Integtrated
Monitor(s) Displays
DELL 1707FP
Screen Resolution
1280 x 1024
Hard Drives
SATA 80 GB (7200 rpm)
Thank you very much for this. It worked perfectly.

Lots of people around having this problem too.

Cheers,

:-)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel QX6700 Extreme
Motherboard
Asus Commando
Memory
8Gb 667 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GF280
Sound Card
Echo Layla 3G
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp 3007 WFP-HC 30
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Hard Drives
Too many to mention
PSU
Enermax Galaxy DXX 1000 PSU
Case
CM Stacker 832
Cooling
Zalman
Keyboard
G15
Mouse
MX Revolution
Internet Speed
20MB
Thanks, I never knew how to fix this!
 

My Computer

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Compaq Presario CQ60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition x64
Memory
3 GB
Graphics Card(s)
GeForce 8200M G
Hard Drives
250GB
Internet Speed
31 MB/S Download
Other Info
.49 MB/S Upload
I am finding this happens quite regularly. So I have written a little script to do it automatically. I will post links to it later once tested properly.

:-)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel QX6700 Extreme
Motherboard
Asus Commando
Memory
8Gb 667 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GF280
Sound Card
Echo Layla 3G
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp 3007 WFP-HC 30
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Hard Drives
Too many to mention
PSU
Enermax Galaxy DXX 1000 PSU
Case
CM Stacker 832
Cooling
Zalman
Keyboard
G15
Mouse
MX Revolution
Internet Speed
20MB
Thanks for sharing this very handy tip Young Hype. If i have this issue i usually delete the iconcache.db in Explorer an then reboot, this takes the reboot out of the equation i assume?

I am finding this happens quite regularly. So I have written a little script to do it automatically. I will post links to it later once tested properly.

:-)
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That would be extremely handy Phil. I look forward to the link :D
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Touchsmart IQ771.uk
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56
Motherboard
ASUS Pheonix
Memory
3GB Nanya PC2-6400 DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIM (400MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Sound Card
High Definition Intergrated NVIDIA MCP51
Monitor(s) Displays
46" Sony Bravia HDTV
Screen Resolution
1600x1200
Hard Drives
1.5TB Samsug
320GB Seagate ST3320820AS - SATA 3Gb/s 8MB
500GB Maxtor Basics STM305003EHD301-RK
Internet Speed
↓6.32 Mb/s ↑0.35 Mb/s ↔26ms
Other Info
BIOS - American Megatrends Inc. 5.07
Ethernet Port - NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps
DVD Drive - TSSTcorp DVDR/RW TS-T632L
Thanks a lot man, I just installed Windows 7 Premium, and got all my programs installed using Ninite, then some of my beautiful taskbar icons reverted to generic form. I looked around for a while but only this one helped, thnx! =)
 

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OS
Windows 7 build 7600 RTM (I pre-ordered 2 copies)
CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
Motherboard
Gigabyte 790GX Chipset
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
ATI HD 3870
Monitor(s) Displays
NEC AccuSync LCD24WMCX
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
ST31500341AS ATA Device
Internet Speed
10MBPS
Hi I tried this, the icon is still missing for me!, I have taken a screenshot for any help.

Many Thanks
Hugh
 

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Advent 9215
OS
Windows 7
CPU
1.6Ghz Dual Core
Memory
2GB
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4 Widescreen TFT
Screen Resolution
1280 X 800
Hard Drives
160 GB SATA
Internet Speed
upto 8mb
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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Touchsmart IQ771.uk
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56
Motherboard
ASUS Pheonix
Memory
3GB Nanya PC2-6400 DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIM (400MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM
Sound Card
High Definition Intergrated NVIDIA MCP51
Monitor(s) Displays
46" Sony Bravia HDTV
Screen Resolution
1600x1200
Hard Drives
1.5TB Samsug
320GB Seagate ST3320820AS - SATA 3Gb/s 8MB
500GB Maxtor Basics STM305003EHD301-RK
Internet Speed
↓6.32 Mb/s ↑0.35 Mb/s ↔26ms
Other Info
BIOS - American Megatrends Inc. 5.07
Ethernet Port - NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps
DVD Drive - TSSTcorp DVDR/RW TS-T632L
Thanks rsvr85, In the end I had to uninstall Firefox, I never lost any passwords or bookmarks as I use Roboform and Xmarks. Thanks.

Hugh Fraser
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Advent 9215
OS
Windows 7
CPU
1.6Ghz Dual Core
Memory
2GB
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4 Widescreen TFT
Screen Resolution
1280 X 800
Hard Drives
160 GB SATA
Internet Speed
upto 8mb
Greetings,

Just thought I'd pop in and mention that I haven't forgotten about the script. In fact it's already done. I just need to get it running consistently so it's easy for anyone to use (including error messages and so on).

Anyway, I know no one is sitting and waiting for it but I just wanted to let you know.

:-)
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel QX6700 Extreme
Motherboard
Asus Commando
Memory
8Gb 667 DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GF280
Sound Card
Echo Layla 3G
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Ultrasharp 3007 WFP-HC 30
Screen Resolution
2560x1600
Hard Drives
Too many to mention
PSU
Enermax Galaxy DXX 1000 PSU
Case
CM Stacker 832
Cooling
Zalman
Keyboard
G15
Mouse
MX Revolution
Internet Speed
20MB
script

Hi there, any news on this script? Have you heard of this problem re-occuring after using your solution? I tried your solution and it did work but now other similar issues plague me.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
It didn't work perfectly for me with Adobe Acrobat Professional. The icon wasn't where it belonged. I hunted it down, put it in the Appdata cache and then had to right click the icon on the start menu, select properties, find where you can change the icon and then direct it to the right icon. Now it works.
 

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HP Pavillion m9040n
OS
Windows 7
You my friend are a genius, been annoying me for days. Thanks :D
 

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Dell Inspiron 1564
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium
CPU
Intel Core i3 M330 2.13Ghz
Solved Icon went missing in Windows 7 ?

Hi ,
All my Icons had dissapeared , no single one left to trace in my pc . Well , this is wat i did and it worked perfectly for me but you need to own the W7 installation dvd .
Just load it and select the upgrade option . Windows does the rest .;)
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion H8
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
Intel 7 quadcore
Motherboard
Pegatron 2AB5
Memory
14 ram DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS gtx 650
Sound Card
Realtec HD
Monitor(s) Displays
HP x22Led
Screen Resolution
1440x900 ( max 1920 x 1080 )
Hard Drives
WDC 500 Gb Sata 3
Hitachi 2T sata 3
several external drives .
PSU
HP 450 W
Case
HP
Cooling
regular fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Azerty
Mouse
Microsoft wireless
Internet Speed
cable high speed
Antivirus
Windows Defender ,
Browser
IE 11
Other Info
Several malware and spy killers ( MalwareBytes , Spy Hunter 4 , Eset on line , Adware Removal Tool ).
Hi!

Sinc a week or so almost all my icons went to blank icon.
desktopxd.jpg


I have tried every option mentioned in this topic with no effect:

  • Reapair from boot menu
  • Upgrade from Windows install disk
  • Changing the icon
Some of my icons are still present. One thing I know that icons from shell32.dll (or what is the name of the win default icon gallery) are good, as well as the office icons.

Anyone have a tip?

Greetings,
Lithrinandel
 

My Computer

OS
WIndows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel COre 2 Duo E6450
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP41-UD3L
Memory
2x2GB Kingmax
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTS250
Sound Card
Creative Audigy
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 2243BW
Hard Drives
1x1TB Samsung
1x120GB
2x250GB Samsung
PSU
450 W Enermax
Case
Chieftech BA-01 B-B-B
Hi ,
Try a system restore . It should work .
Fanaudi
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion H8
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
CPU
Intel 7 quadcore
Motherboard
Pegatron 2AB5
Memory
14 ram DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS gtx 650
Sound Card
Realtec HD
Monitor(s) Displays
HP x22Led
Screen Resolution
1440x900 ( max 1920 x 1080 )
Hard Drives
WDC 500 Gb Sata 3
Hitachi 2T sata 3
several external drives .
PSU
HP 450 W
Case
HP
Cooling
regular fans
Keyboard
Microsoft Azerty
Mouse
Microsoft wireless
Internet Speed
cable high speed
Antivirus
Windows Defender ,
Browser
IE 11
Other Info
Several malware and spy killers ( MalwareBytes , Spy Hunter 4 , Eset on line , Adware Removal Tool ).
Hi,

I tried system restore too with no success. If there are no more sugegstions, then I must reinstall the whole win7... :(

Greetings,
Lithriandel
 

My Computer

OS
WIndows 7 Professional x64
CPU
Intel COre 2 Duo E6450
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP41-UD3L
Memory
2x2GB Kingmax
Graphics Card(s)
Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTS250
Sound Card
Creative Audigy
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 2243BW
Hard Drives
1x1TB Samsung
1x120GB
2x250GB Samsung
PSU
450 W Enermax
Case
Chieftech BA-01 B-B-B
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