Troubleshooting Error Control Panel : Invalid Icon

[trainbus120]

I am unable to get rid of this FIRST icon (invalid icon) in control panel. The error window is also attached which pops up when I click on this icon. Any help. It has been very irritating.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Malware1]

Look at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace

 

[WinXPert]

Try this at the CMD prompt

C:
CD \WINDOWS\SYSTEM32
DIR *.CPL /OS

Try to rename the file with 0 file size, if there isn't any try renaming the newest file in the list. Sort of a trial and error method.

Thanks to @Malware1 for pointing out the typo

 

[Malware1]

@WinXPert

I see a typo in a command

 

[Prorootect]

Some links:
Removing the invalid icon from Control Panel : http://windowsxp.mvps.org/cpicon.htm
Strange control panel items : http://www.pcreview.co.uk/forums/strange-control-panel-items-t2365354.html

 

[trainbus120]

Look at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace

There is a long list. What needs to be done?

 

[Malware1]

There is a long list. What needs to be done?

Can you export it and send me in a PM ?

 

[trainbus120]

Can you export it and send me in a PM ?

Sure !! Thanks