Problem with desktop icons


  1. ICIT2LOL
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    Windows 10 Pro version 22H2 0n one desktop and running Window 11 Pro 22H2 on unsupported desktop
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    Problem with desktop icons


    As you can see from the pic some of my snips are showing up as small pictures and the majority are showing just icons any ideas as to how I can change the icons to the the pictures they are??
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  3. oscer1
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    Hi have you tried rebuilding the icon cache? Rebuild Icon Cache in Windows 10
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  4. Callender
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    22H2 64 Bit Pro
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    Run sysdm.cpl

    Advanced> Performance> Settings> Visual Effects

    "Show thumbnails instead of icons"
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  6. ICIT2LOL
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    Windows 10 Pro version 22H2 0n one desktop and running Window 11 Pro 22H2 on unsupported desktop
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    Hmm tried that mate but no change?
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  7. wiganken
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    Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
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    Try moving the png icons into your "Pictures" folder and see if the picture shows up there. If you really want the pictures on your desktop then move them back again and see if the png retains its picture. It doesn't cost anything to try it.

    Also try right-click on desktop then select "Refresh".
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  8. ICIT2LOL
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    Thanks for your reply Ken but I have had to reinstall onto a brand new drive and all is well now - the older drive was corrupted how I don't know but am surmising that that is what is was.
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