Windows 7: Desktop icons with an "X" on them.

000 · 25 Feb 2011

Hi! When I woke up this morning, my icons were like this.What is this "X"?

mitchell65 · 25 Feb 2011

Hi 000
Do your desktop icons still work as normal? Have you recently installed any new software, games, updates etc?
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000 · 25 Feb 2011

Yes, they work as normal.I'm just surprised by this "X".

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mitchell65 · 25 Feb 2011

Thanks for putting your system specs on. From that I notice you have SP1 on your OS. Did you install that lately?
Just as a test, try a different desktop theme. Perhaps a simple one like Windows 7 Basic and see if the "X's" are still there!

000 · 25 Feb 2011

Quote: Originally Posted by mitchell65

Did you install that lately?

Yes.2 days ago.

alphanumeric · 25 Feb 2011

I'll bet its only shortcuts that have the x on them. Looks like the shortcut overlay got busted. Do you do any modes to try and hide the shortcut arrows?

000 · 25 Feb 2011

No, but I use CCleaner and Windows 7 Manager to clean and Optimize the system.I think there's maybe a problem with the icon cache or something like that.

alphanumeric · 25 Feb 2011

Or that theme maybe? Did you recently change themes? You might want to try a different theme anyway as a test to see if they go back to normal. Id use one of the default windows themes that come bundles with windows.

000 · 25 Feb 2011

Restarted the PC and the "X" is gone, but I suspect it's temporary.It appeared during the night, when the PC is not in use, but still working.I have a bad feeling about this.

Anyway - Thanks for your support.I'll come back later.

mitchell65 · 25 Feb 2011

Think positive and don't worry. If they come back just post here and we will help you solve the problem!

Windows 7: Desktop icons with an "X" on them.

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