FAQ(04) - Icons are not displayed correctly in Microsoft Windows environments !!

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QUESTION (04)

Icons are not displayed correctly in Microsoft Windows environments !!

ANSWER

After installing on Microsoft platforms, the Icons in the Explorer window may not be showing correctly. To remedy the situation then the following steps may be taken.

Windows '95

Try re-starting the system first. If the icons are still incorrect then re-start in Safe mode and delete the file:

c:\windows\ShellIconCache

Restart and the Icons should be correct.

Window '98

Try re-starting the system first. If the Icons are still incorrect then re-start in Safe mode, this should re-generate the Icon cache. Restart windows.

Restart the system.

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