Windows 10: There is a X mark behind some files and apps, and can't change icons

Discus and support There is a X mark behind some files and apps, and can't change icons in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello!There is a X mark behind some files and apps, and can't change iconsAnd i have lots of space!... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Malak Anas, Aug 29, 2021.

  1. MALAK ANAS
    Malak Anas Win User

    There is a X mark behind some files and apps, and can't change icons


    Hello!There is a X mark behind some files and apps, and can't change iconsAnd i have lots of space!

    :)
     
    Malak Anas, Aug 29, 2021
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  2. ROHIT CHETTRI
    Rohit Chettri Win User

    Icons from apps aren´t displayed correctly

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query at Microsoft community.

    Do the apps work fine apart form the icons not displaying correctly? If so I would suggest you to run an SFC scan and check if it helps. If the issue persists you may run DISM command and check.

    Follow this steps:


      • Press Windows+X.

      • Click on Command Prompt (Admin).

      • Type the command SFC /SCANNOW and
        DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and hit
        Enter.
    Hope the information provided was helpful and do let us know if you need any assistance in the future. We will be glad to help.
     
    Rohit Chettri, Aug 29, 2021
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  3. BREE
    Bree Win User
    How to change default app for file type

    'Open With > Choose another app' has three step, in the first it only offers apps registered for that file type. If you click 'More apps' it lists all registered apps regardless of suitability. Both these steps have the tick-box for 'Always use...' in my 18363.752. The third step, if needed, is 'Look for another app on this PC'. The 'Always use...' must be ticked before taking this step if you want the change to stick. However, WMP appears at the second step.


    There is a X mark behind some files and apps, and can't change icons [​IMG]


    For a quick look at a JPG almost anything (including WMP) is more practical than Photos which on my system takes more than ten seconds just to open a photo. The OP is probably not aware that the Windows Photo Viewer is still available in W10, but hidden away. That's my default viewer for JPG.


    Restore Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10

    And, once enabled, is available in Settings > Apps > Default apps.


    There is a X mark behind some files and apps, and can't change icons [​IMG]
     
    Bree, Aug 29, 2021
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  4. OREALIUS
    orealius Win User

    There is a X mark behind some files and apps, and can't change icons

    X Mark on Desktop Icons

    I recently noticed that I have x marks on the lower left of all my desktop icons. If I logoff and logon they disappear...until I add another icon. They then all come back. Have been searching for a solution.
    Any help appreciated.
     
    orealius, Aug 29, 2021
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