I've changed system tray icons .dll files, some icons disappeared


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       #1

    I've changed system tray icons .dll files, some icons disappeared


    I was trying to change the system tray icons by changing the .dll and somehow the battery, sound, network icons are not showing. I've tried to replace the .dll files but it didn't work.



    help would be really appreciated. thanks!
    Last edited by Brink; 16 Apr 2011 at 10:32. Reason: embedded image
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  2. Posts : 10,994
    Win 7 Pro 64-bit
       #2

    Hello Delkoo and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You might try rebuilding your icon cache.

    Icon Cache - Rebuild

    Then take a look at customizing the notification area (old system tray.)

    Notification Area Icons - Hide or Show System Icons and Notifications
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  3. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Hi, welcome to the forums :)

    Your best option is to run SFC /SCANNOW to search and replace any altered system files. You can then try changing the icons again and use the SFC command to fall back on should it fail.


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  4. Posts : 72,037
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Delkoo, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Since these are system files that you modified, you might see if running a sfc /scannow command may be able to fix them. It may take running it a couple of times.

    If not, then you could do a system restore using a restore point dated before you made these changes to undo them.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  5. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I did a system restore and it worked. Thank you so much guys
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  6. Posts : 72,037
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    You're welcome Delkoo. Glad that we could help. :)
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  7. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    I'm glad to see system restore worked. I would still run sfc /scannow. It can't hurt and it may help. Never believe their is one problem.
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