Windows 10: I can't Restore the File Explorer icons

Discus and support I can't Restore the File Explorer icons in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I change the File Explorer icons using "CustomizerGod" , but i can't get back the old icons.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Harish M 2009, Jan 13, 2022.

  1. I can't Restore the File Explorer icons


    I change the File Explorer icons using "CustomizerGod" , but i can't get back the old icons.

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    Harish M 2009, Jan 13, 2022
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  2. Icon indentation (Tiles or Content) in Window Explorer is too large. How to restore to default?

    Hi,

    There is a possibility that an unexpected changed was applied to the display view on your system after the update was installed. To address this concern, we suggest modifying the size of the icons in File Explorer. Follow these steps to do so:

    • Open the File Explorer.
    • Click on the View tab.
    • Choose your preferred icon size.

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    Let us know if further assistance is needed.
     
    Darleen Pen, Jan 13, 2022
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  3. sturpe Win User
    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer

    Now that is interesting. If I do what you suggest, File Explorer Address bar changes to C:\Users\username\documents and the missing ICONS are there. But there is still not a "Desktop" folder.

    Is this a step in the right direction?
     
    sturpe, Jan 13, 2022
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  4. John Vil Win User

    I can't Restore the File Explorer icons

    Icons

    We appreciate your reply. Since system restore did not help in getting the icons to display, we suggest that you rebuild the icon cache in the Command Prompt. To do this task, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Close and save anything that you are working on before proceeding. The next steps will involve closing file explorer and restarting the PC.
    • Open a command prompt (admin).
    • Copy and paste each command below one at a time into the command prompt, and press Enter after each command.

      ie4uinit.exe -show

      taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F

      DEL /A /Q "%localappdata%\IconCache.db"

      DEL /A /F /Q "%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\iconcache*"

      shutdown /r /f /t 00
    • The last command will instantly restart your PC.

    Let us know if you will need further assistance.
     
    John Vil, Jan 13, 2022
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