Icons have dissapeared

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  1. FreezerBite

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    #1 FreezerBite, Aug 24, 2009
  2. Mr Jinje

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    #2 Mr Jinje, Aug 24, 2009
    Weird, when you click on them they still work ?
     
  3. FreezerBite

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    #3 FreezerBite, Aug 24, 2009 (OP)
    Yes, they do.
     
  4. Mr Jinje

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    #4 Mr Jinje, Aug 24, 2009
    I'm guessing you already rebooted a few times and that didn't fix it. Try logging into a different user account and see if it is something in your main account or the whole machine.
     
  5. devans123

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    #5 devans123, Aug 24, 2009
    Try using 'System Restore', take the system back to when you still had icons
     
  6. FreezerBite

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    #6 FreezerBite, Aug 24, 2009
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    Another account didn't work (I made sure it was Admin) and I stupidly don't have any images for a system restore...it has been off :(

    Any other ideas? :/ I would like a clean install to be my last option.
     
  7. wesh

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    #7 wesh, Aug 24, 2009
    Try right click on your desktop, then view ----> show desktop icons

    maybe that'll do the trick
     
  8. yumms

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    #8 yumms, Aug 24, 2009
    Try changing the resolution or delete IconCache.db and reboot.
     
  9. FreezerBite

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    #9 FreezerBite, Aug 24, 2009 (OP)
    I can't find the file since I don't exactly have a search function (the start menu doesn't pop up). Changing resolution did not change anything. Showing desktop icons did not change anything. Thanks for all the help so far though.

    Any other ideas? Also, does anybody have a direct route I can access the IconCache.db from?
     
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  11. FreezerBite

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    #11 FreezerBite, Aug 24, 2009 (OP)
    I have tried the UAC part already and I have just tried switching themes. Both did not work. I tried Windows Classic, different Aero Themes, etc all to no avail.

    Seems I have a real predicament here.
     
  12. Coasie

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    #12 Coasie, Aug 24, 2009
    Happened to me twice so far, that fixed it both times.
     
  13. Daz

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    #13 Daz, Aug 24, 2009
    C:\Users\(User Name)\AppData\Local

    The file will be hidden so make sure you have show hidden files and folders selected.
     
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  14. FreezerBite

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    #14 FreezerBite, Aug 24, 2009 (OP)
    The thing is, the icons are "there" just not really. Check the screenshot on the first page.
     
  15. Mr Jinje

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    #15 Mr Jinje, Aug 24, 2009
    Does it happen in safe mode ?
     
  16. FreezerBite

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    #16 FreezerBite, Aug 24, 2009 (OP)
    Same thing in Safe Mode.

    How can I access the IconCache.db?
     
  17. Reign_Of_Freedom

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    #17 Reign_Of_Freedom, Aug 24, 2009
    Freezer you sure your pc did not get frost bite? lol
     
  18. Mr Jinje

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    #18 Mr Jinje, Aug 24, 2009
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    #19 FreezerBite, Aug 24, 2009 (OP)
  20. Reign_Of_Freedom

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    #20 Reign_Of_Freedom, Aug 24, 2009
    If push comes to shove then i would try a fresh install.
     
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