Windows Vista All Desktop icons show the same symbol.

Unknown reason, all icons on Desktop are now showing with the same symbol,white square with a centre square showing three minute size symbols. Many of the Icons show original software icon protruding slightly behind displayed icons.

 

Thanks Evan Omo, carried out each step, third item produced "C;\Users\AppDate\Local\iconcache.db could not be found ". Error started when screen was reduced to 30% without any intervention from me. I returned it to 100%, but Desktop Icons, all remained as one design. Each Icon has the original software protruding slightly behind shown icon on Desktop. Each Icon displays lettering naming the individual software installed.

 

I am not sure how to do this! Desktop in my case, all icons are "overlayed" with the same pattern icon. Except Windows icons are showing as normal with no overlayed icon obscuring them.

 

To complicated for me, I will just thank you for help given. After all it is only a cosmetic error. Thank you.

 

Try reading this: Fix Icons

 

lj50, tried FixIcons. Installed, StarDock.com. It required several attempts, finally it worked and now all Desktop Icons are showing correctly with added arrows. I tried to remove arrows, using FXVisor32 Arrow, which normally worked but this time fails, reporting an error. I am really pleased in that desktop is back to normal, my thanks to you.

 

Certainly I must agree, that it is as good in this instance. Thank you and all for help given.

 

I had a similar problem with my HP notebook with Window 7. Bobby you could try this Ultimate Windows Tweaker There is no need to download anything but the UWT2.2 app.

 

lj50, I have downloaded and installed UWT2.2.app, it shows item "Arrows" greyed out. Can you please advise correct procedure? Thanks.

 

I downloaded the same version that you just downloaded. Went to Additional Tweaks and the entry was accessible. Can you undo any changes made by FXVisor32 Arrow app. Do you think this app might easier for you to use. You might have to uninstall the other apps before using this app.Shortcut Arrow, Change, Remove, or Restore

 

I ran UWT v.2.2 again, your Additional Tweaks is to be found where?
Clicking UWT shows = Change Log. empty. Read me. Ultimate Windows Tweeker. and visit the Windows Club. Sorry, but I am not sure as to what is required.

 

Click on Ultimate Windows Tweaker.exe. follow the instructions that will run the app. My apologies I should have explained the process.

 

lj50, further to my last response, running UWT v.2.2 again, still finding obstacles as a caption on screen shows "Unhandled exception occurred in your applications ....... close immediately ". Any idea as to what is causing this error? Thanks.

 

Go to your downloads folder then right click on Ultimate Windows Tweaker and choose Properties go to the Compatibility tab. Under Privilege Level put a check in Run this program as an administrator. Click Apply(if button becomes active) and then OK.

 

Desktop icons now showing properly and minus arrows. Thanks for your assistance in solving error, appreciated.