Windows 10: Windows 10 This PC showing wrong icon

Discus and support Windows 10 This PC showing wrong icon in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello all, I have a unique issue with the following OS: Windows 10 (ver.1909) x64 Upgrade from Windows 7 x64 PC/Desktop I am able to change the icon... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Bandit012345, Mar 4, 2020.

  1. BANDIT012345
    Bandit012345 Win User

    Windows 10 This PC showing wrong icon


    Hello all, I have a unique issue with the following OS:

    Windows 10 (ver.1909) x64 Upgrade from Windows 7 x64
    PC/Desktop

    I am able to change the icon associated with "This PC" in Desktop Icon Settings, and these changes do appear when I open File Explorer, however, the wrong icon is displayed when typing "This PC" from the Start Menu. It displays an old icon used back on Windows 7 before the upgrade to 10.

    Also, possibly unrelated... I have "This PC" pinned to my Start Menu Tile, and it too shows the wrong icon, but instead of the old Windows 7 icon appearing, it shows the default Windows 10 icon. I cannot seem to change it.

    Before anyone asks; when I Pin "This PC" to the Taskbar, the new correct icon appears.

    I have no idea what's going on here. Does anyone have any ideas?
    sfc /scannow didn't find anything wrong.

    :)
     
    Bandit012345, Mar 4, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 4, 2020
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  3. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User
    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.
     
    Peter1986C, Mar 4, 2020
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Windows 10 This PC showing wrong icon

    Windows 10 desktop icons not in order

    In ccleaner, did you uncheck cleaning the icon cache... have not used in a while; however, I think that is what the option is called.

    Now, if you are setting the icons and they move after you have set the settings and not changed them... you may have the "Random Windows 10 Icon movement problem".
    Some people have this and some don't.

    Here is a thread on the problem at Windows10 forums: Windows 10: Folder View Settings and Desktop Icon Positions Not Saving
     
    95Viper, Mar 4, 2020
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