Desktop Icons


  1. Gummo
    Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       New #1

    Desktop Icons


    Every time I reboot, my desktop icons get blanked-out leaving the text only.

    This registry hack works after logging off and on again:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellIcons

    Change 29’s value to:

    C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll,50
    Or
    C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll,49
    Or
    C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll,51

    However, if I reboot, blankness recurs and I have to do the hack again (changing 50 to 49 or 51 or vice-versa).

    Anyone understand my dilemma and/or have a permanent solution?
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  3. Brink
    Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #2

    Hello Gummo, and welcome to Seven Forums. :)

    Deleting the 29 string value in the registry ShellIcons key will fix this for you, but you'll have the default shortcut arrow showing again.

    If you didn't want the shortcut arrow, then you might see if OPTION ONE below will work better for you after doing the above.

    Shortcut Arrow - Change, Remove, or Restore
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  4. Gummo
    Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
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    Dear Brink

    Thanks very much for your warm welcome and your comprehensive solution to this annoyance.

    Best regards
    Gummo :)
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  6. Brink
    Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    You're most welcome Gummo. :)
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