Windows 10: Folder icons or localized folder names not showing in Windows 11

Discus and support Folder icons or localized folder names not showing in Windows 11 in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; [ATTACH]A few users have recently reported that their folder customizations are no longer working in Windows 11. For some, custom folder icons are not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinClub, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM.

  1. WINCLUB
    WinClub New Member

    Folder icons or localized folder names not showing in Windows 11


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    A few users have recently reported that their folder customizations are no longer working in Windows 11. For some, custom folder icons are not appearing in File Explorer, while others find that localized folder names are no longer displayed in their preferred language. Instead, folders show their original names and default icons, even though the […]

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    WinClub, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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  2. WOLF2009
    wolf2009 Win User

    How to make vista display same icon size for all opened folders in explorer ?

    i dont think this answers the question , how do i make all icons in all folders appear "Large Icons" .

    thx tho .
     
    wolf2009, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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  3. PVTCABOOSE1337
    PVTCaboose1337 Win User
    How to make a Uber Hidden Folder

    • Make a new folder.
    • Change the icon to a blank icon. No icon should appear
    • Rename the folder to a blank by pressing "alt + 255." (NOTE: Press 255 on the numpad) No text should appear.
    • Your done! It is uber hidden. *Big Grin Folder icons or localized folder names not showing in Windows 11 :D
     
    PVTCaboose1337, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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  4. LIVE OR DIE
    Live OR Die Win User

    Folder icons or localized folder names not showing in Windows 11

    Changing and locking a custom icon to a folder?

    I want to change a few folders icons and fix the icon to the folder so if its moved to other computers the icon wont change is there any way of doing this thanks,
     
    Live OR Die, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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