Elmo
Wed Jan 09 13:39:36 PST 2008
Larry wrote:
> Hey Elmo I did the display properties thing and did nothing, I saw a restore
> default button their as well, I clicked on each desktop Icon listed (by the
> way they were all just white squares with little squares on it) and pressed
> restore default button, and each Icon reappeared. Thanks for the help. Larry
That's great news. Thanks for reporting back with your solution.
> "Elmo" wrote:
>
>> Larry wrote:
>>> TaurArian: I tried the first option with no luck. I downloaded Tweak UI
>>> with no luck as well. What next. Thanks for your reply, Larry
>>>
>>> "TaurArian" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Might help -
>>>>
>>>> To clear and reset icon cache:
>>>> Right click on the desktop, select Properties, Appearance, Advanced. Now using the item
>>>> drop down box, choose Icon. Change the pixel number by one. OK all the way out.
>>>>
>>>> or download Tweak UI
>>>> Make sure you download the correct one for your system.
>>>>
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/default.mspx
>>>> - Under Repair - Rebuild Icons
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> "Larry" <Larry@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:CBEC18B5-CDF6-4B2B-AEDA-ADD0AB365AD0@microsoft.com...
>>>> | Help yesterday I did a system restore to correct a simple mistake I made,
>>>> | and when the system rebooted I'm missing my Recycle bin and My computer
>>>> | Icons. I can't guess where they went. All they are now is a white square with
>>>> | little squares on it . Thanks for any help Larry
>> Under Display Properties, Desktop tab, "Customize Desktop" button,
>> de-select "My Computer", click OK. Then reenter, select "My Computer",
>> click OK.
>>
>> Also try this:
>>
>> Right-click the Desktop, click "Arrange Icons By", "Show Desktop Icons".
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