Desktop Icons not refreshing

Here you go, here's a script I include in my monthly stuff that does exactly that:

Code:

@echo off
color 1f
    pushd "%CD%"
    CD /D "%~dp0"
(NET FILE||(powershell -command Start-Process '%0' -Verb runAs -ArgumentList '%* '&EXIT /B))>NUL 2>NUL
:--------------------------------------
ECHO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
echo.                         Iconcache Rebuild Script
ECHO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ECHO This script will restart explorer and delete the iconcache files.
ECHO The system will reboot when finished.
ECHO -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHOICE /c YN /n /M "Run this script? (Y/N): "
set errortemp=%ERRORLEVEL%
IF %ERRORTEMP% EQU 2 EXIT
IF %ERRORTEMP% EQU 0 EXIT
taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
takeown /f %userprofile%\appdata\local\iconcache.db && icacls %userprofile%\appdata\local\iconcache.db /grant administrators:F
attrib -r -s -h %userprofile%\appdata\local\iconcache.db
del %userprofile%\appdata\local\iconcache.db
if %ERRORLEVEL% NEQ 0 (ECHO iconcache.db deletion errors detected)
takeown /f %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer\iconcache*.* && icacls %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer\iconcache*.* /grant administrators:F
attrib -r -s -h %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer\iconcache*.*
del %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer\iconcache*.*
if %ERRORLEVEL% NEQ 0 (ECHO iconcache folder item deletion errors detected)
takeown /f %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer\thumbcache*.* && icacls %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer\thumbcache*.* /grant administrators:F
attrib -r -s -h %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer\thumbcache*.*
del %userprofile%\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\explorer\thumbcache*.*
if %ERRORLEVEL% NEQ 0 (ECHO thumbcache folder item deletion errors detected)
ECHO Process Complete. System will reboot in 5 seconds.
timeout /t 5 /nobreak>NUL
shutdown /r /t 0

 

I was having a problem with my Dell Venue 8 not refreshing icons and this fixed it. Thanks.

 

I've had the same problem with 8.1 + updates x64 edition and couldn't uninstall some progs, for unknown reason. The only way was to do a system refresh. One thing surprised me, i reinstalled office 2013 in retail version and no key has been ask and activation was ok without any kms or another stuff.

 

I was having a similar problem, only it was every few days for me.
I decided to do an upgrade and clean install with an ISO I added Windows updates too, but that was worse i.e. all URL's would change too the Globe icon after a few minutes

I guessed it was something to do with the update MS recalled?

So I used one of Murphy's Magic ISO's in the end, no problems since

 

LOL... No, I agree
It was due to the upgrade (SSD and GFX card) why I went for the clean install, not the icon issue.

 

murphy78 I applied your script to refresh and now my explorer is only renenciar as untie the script, thanks

 

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murphy78 I applied your script to refresh and now my explorer is only renenciar as untie the script, thanks

 

Dog dishwasher cow land fork to you too buddy.
Try to use some sort of correct words if you want me to understand. I have no idea what you're saying.

 

I personally really dislike bullying, but I try not to do things just to be mean.
When I tease, it's just to try to provoke him to try different things rather than whining.
You know that saying about teaching a man to fish rather than giving him one...

 

I'm from Portugal and I do not know English then have to translate with google, but thanks anyway already helped me in another forum.


What I was saying and that javardice your script gave out my windows, and I need to understand or make a drawing

 

My script was un-mannerly?
All it does is delete the icon cache files and reboot.