Anybody know how to fix this?

Deathblade Eric · #2 03-11-2011, 12:16 PM

I'm guessing that you're on Windows 7 & your Folder Icons are royally messed up.

Found two solutions on the InterTubez:

Install & run CCleaner - it has a 'reset icon cache' option
The method outlined in this post on a W7 forum.

I use XP, & when this happens I fix it with a Stone Age W95 app called TweakUI. Dunno if it'll run on 7 though.

Ziltoid · #3 03-11-2011, 12:17 PM

Duct tape and tie-wraps, oh wait, it's a comp issue... Mhm Might need an hammer to.

MJ5150 · #4 03-11-2011, 12:33 PM

Hahahahahahaaaa....TweakUI. I remember that app. I use TweakNow PowerPack on my Win7 machine.

-Mike

MakiSupaStar · #5 03-11-2011, 10:05 PM

Did you try changing the battery?

Munjibunga · #6 03-12-2011, 01:05 AM

None of your suggestions have worked, but thanks for your input so far (to all that are trying).

Stumbo · #7 03-12-2011, 01:26 AM

Have you checked MS support yet?
Change folder options

cdef · #8 03-12-2011, 04:59 AM

How To Rebuild Icon Cache In Windows 7 To Repair Icons

Demon_Hunter · #9 03-12-2011, 07:51 AM

Can't you right click on the folder>select properties>select customize>restore default?

Turock · #10 03-12-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by cdef

How To Rebuild Icon Cache In Windows 7 To Repair Icons

This should work.

Munjibunga · #11 03-13-2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Turock

This should work.

Nope. I've done that at least 3 times now. Nothing so far.

jp58 · #12 03-13-2011, 03:15 AM

On a more serious note, you're having some serious icon/cache issues. If some of the other walkthroughs and apps aren't helping, which it looks like they haven't been, try the forum here:

Icon Cache - Rebuild - Windows 7 Forums

There are several ways to try and rebuild/repair your cache and there's a troubleshooting section.

Hope this helps.

Turock · #13 03-13-2011, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Munjibunga

Nope. I've done that at least 3 times now. Nothing so far.

Is it just those four folders? Copy one and paste it some where else.
Have you tried a system restore to a date before it happened?

Munjibunga · #14 03-13-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Turock

Is it just those four folders? Copy one and paste it some where else.
Have you tried a system restore to a date before it happened?

We have a winner! It was 13 folders. I copied them to a temporary folder, then copied them back, and we're squared away. None of the restore cache solutions worked. I don't think the photo folder icons are affected by that.

Thanks Turock!

Turock · #15 03-13-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Munjibunga

We have a winner! It was 13 folders. I copied them to a temporary folder, then copied them back, and we're squared away. None of the restore cache solutions worked. I don't think the photo folder icons are affected by that.

Thanks Turock!

That's great man, glad it worked for ya.