Windows 10: There is a black Cross sign rather the desktop app icon

When I typed Task Manager in search bar... I found a cross sign in black background rather than its original icon...

I searched in Google found that the users have a small cross in the original icon... but in my case the original icon is completely replaced by the cross in black background.





This icon problem is also with many other apps such as command prompt, task scheduler, control panel, audacity, Vlc media player, run, etc.

Almost all the apps are showing this cross icon rather than their original icon.

Only some apps are showing their original icons.

Also, sticky notes was showing this problem but i don't know but it reappeared...


I downloaded VLC Media Player the day before... and I got a sudden slowdown in respond time of my PC after Shutdown.

is this because of this?... is any virus causing this?

:)

 

Remove Linux Desktop Icons

I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.

 

Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

Hi Laurie,

As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

• Right click on the desktop.
• Click on view
• Check the option auto arrange icons.

Let us know if this helps.

Thanks.

 

app icons

For this issue, it is possible that the drop shadow of the desktop icon labels is enabled. We suggest that you follow these steps to disable this feature:

• Right-click This PC in File Explorer, and choose
  Properties.
• Choose Advanced system settings.
• Click Settings in Performance.
• In Visual Effects settings, deselect Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop, and then tap
  OK.

About the issue with the Start menu, we suggest that you run the
Start menu troubleshooter. After you've completed the troubleshooter, restart your device and check if the issue persists.

If you need further assistance, let us know.