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Nice link Brink. Thanks :)In addition, OPTION ONE in the tutorial below will help make it easier to reset the icon cache instead of doing it manually above. :)Try this solution.. First, rename the original file for backup purposes.
- Set on the option "View hidden files and folders" Hidden Files and Folders - Show or Hide
- Go to C:\Users\"username"\App Data\Local\ where IconCache.db file is.
- Rename it (for example: IconCache1.db) or create a new folder there and put it inside.
- Hide system files and folders again.
Then try this command
- Make sure UAC (User Account Control) is disabled by moving its slider to the lowest position.
- Open the Command Prompt. Elevated Command Prompt
- Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each line:
taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F CD /d %userprofile%\AppData\Local DEL IconCache.db /a shutdown /r
NOTE: The last command will restart your computer, so make sure you save your work BEFORE executing those 4 lines above!
If you ever experience the shield icon again (I believe that's impossible now), just repeat the third step. Good luck!
Solution found here along with others:
How to Remove UAC Icon Overlays (Blue-Yellow Shields) in Windows 7 - Super User
Icon Cache - Rebuild