Icon went missing in Windows 7? Here's a Fix

[fanaudi]

Hi ,
That's what I'd do myself , Lithriandel . Your registry is probably corrupted .
Regards ,
Fanaudi .

 

[Prabhjot]

All Icons Missing in Window 7 Ultimate

I have read all the replies and texts but it does not solve my problem at all.

I also tried rebuild IconCache.db but it doesnot worked for me.

Please give me a solution.

 

[fanaudi]

Hi Prabhjot ,
Can you tell us when this problem occured ? Did it eventually happen after having modified the DPI or screen resolution ? Could you try to remember if updates had previously been installed or any other modification you made ?
Do you have the W7 install disc ? Since using the upgrade option does not seem to help , is it a problem for you to reinstall a new fresh version of W7 on your machine ?
Regards ,
Fanaudi .

 

[SevenNerd]

Thanks for the great fix, I ended up just going to the iconcache file deleteing it and than restarting windows and it worked great..

 

[Prabhjot]

This problem occured when i uninstalled AVG antivirus and install KASPARSKY internet security. when i uninstalled some icons got missing but after a week all icons went missing . i read all toturial but it doesnot help me . icons are creating mess.
Only the System Drve icons is safe and others look (in pic)

I have not much things installed on my computer.Only important softwares.

I have all the window 7 files in my computer but i don't know how to make a bootable Window 7 DVD .

I tried the other toturials (e.g. Vlite) for making a window 7 bootable disk but it also not helpful. Please help me and teach me how to make a bootable DVD

I shall be very thankful to you

Thanks in advance.
Prabhjot

 

[fanaudi]

Hi Prabhjot ,

It seems strange to me that no system restore will make it in your case .
I'm not a professional but I think you should go to the following site where they say :

" Microsoft has released a new utility "Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool" which allows you to create a bootable USB drive to install Windows 7. It also allows you to create bootable DVD." :

Create Windows 7 Bootable USB Drive or DVD Using Official “Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool” from Microsoft - Tweaking with Vishal

If this unfortunately does not work and not being an expert , the only way to fix the issue in my case would be to purchase the install disc . It helpt me several times allready .

Good luck to you ,
Regards ,
Fanaudi .

 

[Prabhjot]

Hello fanaudi,

I have all the files of window 7 but i don't have any ISO file with it . I tried to make iso image with Vlite but it makes an invalid image and it doesnot work.
I have "Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool" but it needs an ISO file and i have no iso file thats why I cannot proceed further.

I also tried other softwares that make a bootable image with the files but it doesnot help me. Please see screenshot of the files I have (in PIC ) and tell me how can i make a bootable image from these files.

Thank You ,
Prabhjot

 

[fanaudi]

Hi again Prahbjot ,
As I previously said , I'm not an expert but I know that you are not alone with this kind of issue . Perhaps you could find some help here :

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html

I am very sorry I can' t be of more help for you and hope you will find a solution to your issue , otherwise you will need to purchase the install disc .

Best regards ,
Fanaudi .

 

[fanaudi]

Btw Prahbjot ,
Haven' t you tried "Magic Iso" yet ( MagicISO Free Download ) ?
fanaudi .

 

[Prabhjot]

i have made a bootable WINDOW 7 ULTIMATE dvd yesterday by using DOS commands

and please write the spellings of my name correctly dude

 

[fanaudi]

Congratulations Prabhjot !
My apologies for the incorrect spellings of your name.
Fanaudi .

 

[Sperkowitz]

Just wanted to say thanks for this. Had a program where the icon went "missing" and it bothered me to no end.

 

[maxim730]

THanks, worked great

 

[fanaudi]

HI ,
When you will read this message , it will be too late . You are allready stuck with this ennoying "icon issue" .
As previously said in this topic , one of the solutions is to load the Windows 7 install disc , select " upgrade " and Windows does the rest . The only inconvenience is that you need to reactivate Windows after each use of the disc because the number of reactivations is limited and the moment will come that the server will not accept the key any more . In some cases , you may succeed in getting this solved
by calling Microsoft's support but otherwise you will have no other choice than buying a new key .
There is a way to prevent this : use the back up Windows 7 application and create a image of your entire system , OS included . The program also allows you to create a System Repair Disc in order to reinstall the image in case of problems like dissapeared icons or any other . Your system is put back to the day you created the image and no more activation is required .
Regards ,
Fanaudi .

 

[BammBamm]

Thank you, Young Hype: Your solution worked perfectly! ~ Bamm

 

[Sardonicus]

Worked like a charm!
Thanks