Re: Renew Icons In 'ALL PROGRAMS" List

Delete IconCache.db

IconCache.db. Is a hidden file located in...

%homepath%\Local Settings\Application Data

After deleting IconCache.db, it will be automatically recreated.

HOW TO: Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302347

To display Hidden files and folders...

Start | Settings | Control Panel | Folder Options | View tab
Check:
? Display the contents of system folders
? Show hidden files and folders
UNCheck:
? Hide protected operating system files
Apply | OK

[[Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not
typical items.]]


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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In DCXle.1501906$6l.1422716@pd7tw2no">news:DCXle.1501906$6l.1422716@pd7tw2no,
Danno <danreardon@xxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
> Hello,
>
> I have Windows XP Pro. When I click the 'start' button, the 'all
> programs' button appears. When I click the 'all programs' button, the
> list appears. On that list, the only programs that still have the proper
> icons are of course any that are produced by Microsoft. All others have
> decayed back to the same silly folder icon. Is there anyone out there
> who would know how to get these icons renewed to the icon provided by the
> software provider?
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> Danno

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