Lost all my icons .. how to bring them back?

ReaLaZy~* · 16th May 2006, 5:10 PM

Well ALL my icons (from the quick launch bar and the start up menu) seems to be missing ... now it shows up as the default white application window with the blue title bar etc.

anyway of fixing this , or must i have to format my computer again which is a real pain in the ass

skootyloops · 16th May 2006, 5:16 PM

you could download icon files off the internet which could be hard to find but i would just format and re-install

nux · 16th May 2006, 5:25 PM

Download TweakUI, it has an icon fixer/rebuilder.

Arch-Angel · 17th May 2006, 12:45 PM

Did you do/install anything just before they disappeared?

Do the shortcuts still work when you click on them?

It sounds to me like the computer has had trouble finding your personal settings and logged you on as a default user.

Try looking in Documents and Settings for your login name, or the Administrator login, and have a look at the Desktop folder for your icons.

eg:
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop

If they are there you may have to look at your settings in:
Control Panel > Accessibility Options

16th May 2006, 5:10 PM	#1
ReaLaZy~* Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sydney Posts: 253	Lost all my icons .. how to bring them back? Well ALL my icons (from the quick launch bar and the start up menu) seems to be missing ... now it shows up as the default white application window with the blue title bar etc. anyway of fixing this , or must i have to format my computer again which is a real pain in the ass __________________ Successful trades: fedex, technoir, Quinn Dexter, r3s, wwwww, coolspotz, chev305, Ahux, akas + MORE ~*

16th May 2006, 5:16 PM	#2
skootyloops Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 5,692	you could download icon files off the internet which could be hard to find but i would just format and re-install

16th May 2006, 5:25 PM	#3
nux Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 16,790	Download TweakUI, it has an icon fixer/rebuilder.

17th May 2006, 12:45 PM	#4
Arch-Angel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,583	Did you do/install anything just before they disappeared? Do the shortcuts still work when you click on them? It sounds to me like the computer has had trouble finding your personal settings and logged you on as a default user. Try looking in Documents and Settings for your login name, or the Administrator login, and have a look at the Desktop folder for your icons. eg: C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop If they are there you may have to look at your settings in: Control Panel > Accessibility Options