Windows 10: Icons missing, file properties won't open, empty control panel, unable to restore computer...

Discus and support Icons missing, file properties won't open, empty control panel, unable to restore computer... in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; 2 days after updating to Windows 10 20H2, this happened: [IMG] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] It seems the update messed up with my configurations maybe? and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by nicksmmith, Nov 25, 2020.

  1. Icons missing, file properties won't open, empty control panel, unable to restore computer...


    2 days after updating to Windows 10 20H2, this happened:


    Icons missing, file properties won't open, empty control panel, unable to restore computer... [​IMG]

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    It seems the update messed up with my configurations maybe? and broke explorer.exe --


    -I've tried every solution on the internet, this is NOT a simple issue;

    >SFC cmd admin

    >Restore Health cmd admin

    >Rolled back updates, reinstalled, rolled back again after nothing happened
    >Tablet mode off

    >Uninstalled all graphic drivers, reinstalled them, deactivated one, then the other, then went back to having the 2 updated and enabled. nothing happened.

    >Virus check clean

    *and other things that i don't remember anymore*


    -I also can not do a Repair Installation of Windows 10 because... it just says so in the setup.


    I saw that a lot of other people have had this issue in these forums and apparently have found no solution other than doing a clean install of Windows 10, which is something I'm really trying to avoid it would be a LOT of work to put things where they stand today...


    Please help if you can!!

    Thank you

    :)
     
    nicksmmith, Nov 25, 2020
    #1

  2. Mail Icon missing in Windows 10 Control Panel

    Hello,

    In most cases, making changes to your email profile will require you to do it using the
    Mail icon in the Control Panel. If the icon is missing, installing available

    Windows updates
    can help you fix issues with missing icons in the Control Panel. To better assist you, we need the answers to the following questions:

    • Is your computer connected to a domain?
    • Are you using the Exchange server on your email?

    In the meantime, we suggest using the search box in the Control Panel window and
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    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Jefferson Ore, Nov 25, 2020
    #2
  3. Wsimp58 Win User
    Control panel will not open. Vista 32 bit

    I am running vista 32 bit and The control panel will not open. It Will be on the screen for a fraction of a second and then it will disappear.

    I also have another problem. When i right click an icon and try to open properties...it will not open.
     
    Wsimp58, Nov 25, 2020
    #3
  4. Icons missing, file properties won't open, empty control panel, unable to restore computer...

    Mail Icon Missing from Control Panel - User Accounts

    Hi ...

    Mail icon is missing from control panel in windows 10. I am unable to find it under user accounts and also by small icons

    Please guide to restore mail icon in control panel back. thanks
     
    ilyasmaniyar, Nov 25, 2020
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