Re: Desktop Icons Changing Mysteriously

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From: Bob (Bob_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 07/09/04 

Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 08:18:02 -0700

Problem solved! Thanks very much Kenny. - Bob 

-- 
Bob
"Kenny S" wrote:
> These icons are stored in the temporary internet files....
> however there is a free utility that you can use to make them permanent
> 
> called FAVORG
> 
> http://www.computerboom.net/download/internet/favorg.zip
> 
> This will scan all the icons in your favorites folder and save them
> permenantly.
> 
> So if you want the icons on your desktop to be permanent have the same link
> in your favorites list too.
> 
> -- 
> 
> Hope this helps.  Let us know.
> _____________
> Kenny S
> http://www.computerboom.net
> FREE programs and MORE!
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> "Bob" <Bob@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:F6AC9592-A680-41FC-83B3-C7C7361CAFBA@microsoft.com...
> > I running XP home edition.  I have a number of shortcuts to web sites on
> my desktop. For some reason the original icons representing these web
> shortcuts have all changed to a standard Explorer icon.  How do I get the
> original icons back for these shortcuts?
> > -- 
> > Bob
> 
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