Generic Icons


  1. Posts : 1
    Windows 7
       #1

    Generic Icons


    I seem to be having some problems with my icons. I started my computer one day and most of my icons on my desktop, taskbar, and start menu were generic. Here are the effected files:

    About QuickTime
    Digital Certificate for VBA Project
    Getting Started
    HP Advisor
    HP Update
    LightScribe Control Panel
    LightScribe Website
    Microsoft Clip Organizer
    Microsoft Office 2007 Language
    Microsoft Office Access 2007
    Microsoft Office Diagnostics
    Microsoft Office Excel 2007
    Microsoft Office Groove 2007
    Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007
    Microsoft Office OneNote 2007
    Microsoft Office Organizer
    Microsoft Office Outlook
    Microsoft Office Picture Manager
    Microsoft Office PowerPoint
    Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2007
    Microsoft Office Publisher 2007
    Microsoft Office Word 2007
    Microsoft Works Calendar
    Microsoft Works Database
    Microsoft Works Portfolio
    Microsoft Works Spreadsheet
    Microsoft Works Word Processor
    Office Live Add-in Help
    Office Live Workspace
    Quick Demo2007
    QuickTime Player
    PC Alerts
    PC Dashboard
    PC Discovery
    PC Dock
    PictureViewer
    Tour HP Advisor and PC Dock
    Uninstall QuickTime
    Windows Live Call
    Windows Live Mail
    Windows Live Messenger
    Windows Live Photo Gallery
    Windows Live Writer

    I know the list isnt needed but I figured the more info the better. Anyway I have tried deleting the IconCache.db file (as reccomended by most forums) and restarted my computer and it did not work. The programs work but its kind of annoying that the icons wont work. What do I need to do to fix this?
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  2. Posts : 180
    Windows 7 7600 SP1 64 Bit dual boot Windows 8 CP
       #2

    Hi Techguy12

    I had exactly the same problem a couple months back though not with as many programs. Mine were mainly with Microsfot programs. I tried everything and got help from numerous sources but to no avail. In the end I totally re-installed windows and "touch wood" the problem has not re-occurred.
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  3. Posts : 2,651
    W7 RTM Ultimate x64
       #3

    It's a bit of a stab in the dark, but possibly it's something in the registry, telling the programs the icons are at X location, when they arent, hence giving you the standard Generic icons.

    Maybe do a registry scan with CCleaner and pray that it finds and fixes the problem.
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