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Resolved White Icon Issue

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by James Martin, 2013/09/10.

  1. 2013/09/10
    James Martin

    James Martin Geek Member Thread Starter

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    This seems to be a Windows 7 issue (I don't recall it ever happening with XP).

    What causes a shortcut icon to turn white? This sometimes happens when I drag and drop a desktop shortcut to a desktop folder.

    I keep a folder on my desktop called Tools & Utilities, and I drag related desktop shortcuts to said folder (cleaners, defraggers, update checkers, etc.) The desktop shortcuts are not affected.

    Rebooting does not help, and neither does refreshing the folder.
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi James. The computers Icon Cache could be corrupted which is why some shortcuts are not displaying the correct icon. See if rebuilding the Icon Cache fixes the issue. Take a look here, How to Rebuild the Icon Cache in Windows.
     
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    James Martin

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    Thanks, I'll look into it.
     
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    James Martin

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    The problem seems to have fixed itself.

    Windows 7 is a strange animal at times. :confused:
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    So would you consider this thread resolved then?
     
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    James Martin

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    Probably so.

    I'll close it out.
     
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  8. 2013/09/15
    Evan Omo

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    Ok, thanks for the update. :)
     
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