Missing Iconcache.db


  1. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #1

    Missing Iconcache.db


    Some of my folders are very slow opening. I thought I would rebuild my Icon cache, but when I look, there is no Iconcache.db file in:

    %userprofile%\AppData\Local

    I have all the appropriate settings selected or unchecked to show all hidden files:

    Missing Iconcache.db-showallfiles.jpg

    Where is it? Why is it not where it's supposed to be? Is it being deleted for some reason? If so, I must have changed something to make this happen, anyone remember what this could be?

    Thanks,
    Last edited by Brink; 08 Jan 2011 at 00:33. Reason: added link
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  2. Posts : 53,395
    Windows 10 Home x64
       #2

    You have the right path, that is where the file should be. Try this, it may just recreate the file, it will reset it if present.

    Right click desktop> Screen resolution> Advanced settings> On Monitor tab, change the colors setting from True color (32 bit) to High color (16 bit) and apply.

    Your icons will flash. Repeat the steps and choose 32 bit color again. Check to see if Iconcache.db is now present in C:\users\(User name)\AppData\Local

    A Guy
      My Computer


  3. ie9
    Posts : 736
    Windows 7 Ultimate (SP1)
       #3

    If that doesn't work, here is the tutorial: Icon Cache - Rebuild
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Neither one of those worked, still not there. The weird thing is, it's being backed up. I have a copy dated 01/07/2011

    Ah, found it! I run CCleaner and one of it's choices is to delete Thumbnail Cache which I believe really means Iconcache.db. I've unchecked it and will see what happens.

    I restore the copy I found in a backup before running CCleaner. I'll see what happens over the next few days.

    Still don't understand why neither of the above procedures recreated the file.
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