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FIX: All my desktop icons changed to Internet Explorer
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Did you notice that all yoursoftwareiconschanged to a singleicon(Internet Explorer)? This can happen suddenly and it is caused by a conflict with the .Ink extension, and also possibly the IconCache.db file.
One user shared his concerns on theMicrosoft Answers forum.
Recently, all of myiconson my desktop and in thestart menuhave changed to theInternet Explorericon. Also, when I checked my administrator files, they all end in LNK. I am not able to go into any of my programs through My Programs.
In this fix article, we will explore a few proven methods to solve this issue. Read on to find out how.
Why did all my icons turn to Internet Explorer icons?
1. Delete the .Ink key file from Registry Editor
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2. Remove the IconCache.db file
If you have any suggestions or want to give us your opinion on this fix, please use the comment section found below.
All Windows icons are stored and located in the system 32 folder. The patch to follow is this C:Windowssystem32SHELL32. dll location.
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Milan Stanojevic
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