Windows 10: Files changed their icons

Discus and support Files changed their icons in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I don't really know how to ask this question but something changed and I am not sure how to get it back. I have a lot of svg files because I have a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by EliFenton, Jun 23, 2020.

  1. EliFenton Win User

    Files changed their icons


    I don't really know how to ask this question but something changed and I am not sure how to get it back. I have a lot of svg files because I have a Cricut and that uses that type of file. In my Cricut Design space folder in explorer I have them broken down into different categories. I used to be able to see the actual image of the svg file in each folder. I downloaded Inkscape the other day and now my files all have either the Inkscape logo as its picture or the google circle as the picture. I don't want either. Can someone tell me how to get my pictures of my files back?

    :)
     
    EliFenton, Jun 23, 2020
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  2. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Jun 23, 2020
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  3. MCK
    mck Win User
    Cannot change desktop icon

    Sometimes a desktop icon changes from what it was to a plain white folder. Might be something I did but not sure what.

    To change it to the icon I want, I go:
    1. Rt-click icon > Properties > Change icon
    2. I select the icon I want from the thumbnails of icons.
    3. Click OK
    4. Click Apply
    But the icon does not change. It just stays looking like a white folder.
    HOWEVER, if I pin the icon to the taskbar, the icon on the taskbar does look like the icon I selected in step-2. So the change is registered with Win10 but the icon on the desktop just doesn't change.

    Any ideas on how to fix this?
     
  4. Files changed their icons

    I Can't Change My File's Icons

    Hi Alex,



    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.



    To guide you in the right direction, I need more information from the computer by answering the following questions:




    • The file’s icon which you are trying to change, is that file open? If yes, please close the file and check.


    Please mention the steps you tried, to change the file’s icon.



    Your reply is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution.



    Please get back to us with the above information to assist you accordingly.
     
    Syed Abdul Jabbar, Jun 23, 2020
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