Re: Icons change

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 09/30/04


Date: Thu, 30 Sep 2004 01:48:49 -0500

Hi Ricky,

To proceed: Go to: Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Show Hidden
File and Uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files.

Icon Cache is located here:

IconCache.db
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data

To clear and reset icon cache:

Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/Advanced. Use the item
drop box and choose Icon. Change the pixel number by one. Ok your way
out.

Increase Icon Cache (Line 121)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Add Icon Cache Size to Folder Options/View (Line 166)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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All the Best,
Kelly
Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP-Shell/User
2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
"Ricky" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:37c201c4a620$c7d9cac0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I'm just curious. Does anyone know the reason why
> sometimes icons on desktop and quick launch bar change
> graphics? For example: Internet Explorer icon start to
> look like Network Connections icon. Although, once
> clicked, it brings up the internet explorer. 


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