Troubleshoot Weird Icons In Windows 7

[killpointik]

is this virus or? dont know what is it ...
thx for help
using KIS2016

 

[DardiM]

IconCache.db i cant see in folder...i have always uncheck hidden files

Can you give me the entire path of the folder where you are trying to see IconCache.db ? (you can hide you user name, for security)

You can also make a search with Windows Explorer (show hidden files,folders,and drives checked).

If this file is really not on your PC, can you verify your explore.exe is running ?

What is really strange : Windows must recreate this file, if it not existing, after you log off and log back on to (or restart) Windows.

 

[killpointik]

im using always SHOW HIDDENFILES........cant do screen for me......
but all your setup no work for me:
if you have TW i can show you


- Hold down Ctrl+Shift & Right ..... wtf is RIGHT? right cursor or what?

 

[DardiM]

right click.
=> or another method to kill your explorer.exe.

But if you don't see IconCache.db , even with the windows search tool / restart PC,
you have another problem on your PC.

Can you write the path where you searched for IconCache.db ?

All precedent advice were from members, for simple / easy solutions.

In your case, if you are sure IconCache.db is nowhere (after have verified all the paths
given in above posts and with windows search tool), you should make a post here :
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