Windows 10: Icons for some programs changed to folders

Discus and support Icons for some programs changed to folders in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I noticed yesterday that some of my icons on my start menu had changed to actual folders. When I click on the folder the correct information for that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by awfishy, Dec 24, 2020.

  1. AWFISHY
    awfishy Win User

    Icons for some programs changed to folders


    I noticed yesterday that some of my icons on my start menu had changed to actual folders. When I click on the folder the correct information for that program appears underneath. I noticed this yesterday after I had installed a windows and windows security update. Here is what I have tried so far to fix:


    I have run the troubleshooting tool for windows updates-no result found

    I have checked that the all files are not hidden


    Below is a screen capture showing what it looks like. Can someone provide me with some guidance on what I need to do to make my icons on my start menu appear correctly again?



    Icons for some programs changed to folders c3b8f365-39fd-413a-8b00-1bf08218c3e7?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    awfishy, Dec 24, 2020
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  2. LIVE OR DIE
    Live OR Die Win User

    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, Dec 24, 2020
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  3. PSBECKER
    psbecker Win User
    Change Folder Icon in Windows 10


    I just acquired a new laptop running Windows 10 and am trying to change the icons of the folders in the StartUp "Program" folder so that they would stand out a little better. I used my admin account and followed all the steps listed above, but when I clicked on "Apply", nothing happened. The same basic windows folder icon remained attached to the folder. I also tried to go into Properties and capitalize some of the folder names, but that didn't work either. Looks like something is protecting them, but I cannot figure out what it is much less how to get around this blockage, Any suggestions?
     
    psbecker, Dec 24, 2020
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  4. DOUGLATINS
    douglatins Win User

    Icons for some programs changed to folders

    Changing and locking a custom icon to a folder?

    I don't undestand what you are asking, but cool sig by the way *Rockout :rockout:
     
    douglatins, Dec 24, 2020
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