How do I reset my Start menu icons?

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1. Through File Explorer go to. C:\Users\*Your USER ACCOUNT*\AppData\Local.
2. Delete iconCache.db (hidden file)
3. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
4. Restart Windows Explorer (alternatively, you can reboot the PC)
5. The icons should be back to normal.

Why did my Windows 10 icons change?

In most cases, the “Windows 10 desktop icons moving” issue seems to be caused by an outdated driver for the video card, faulty video card or outdated, corrupted or incompatible drivers, corrupt user profile, corrupt Icon Cache, etc.

How do I fix corrupted desktop icons Windows 10?

8 Ways to Fix Blank Icons on Windows 10

1. Restart File Explorer. Navigation in Windows is controlled by the built-in navigation tool, File Explorer.
2. Disable Tablet Mode.
3. Run an SFC Scan.
4. Update Your Display Driver.
5. Clear the Icon Cache.
6. Run a Malware Scan.
7. Update Windows.
8. Reset Your PC.

Why are my icons changing?

1. Some programs (such as computer games in particular) change the screen resolution when you run them. When it happens, Windows automatically re-arranges the desktop icons to fit the new screen size. When you exit the game, the screen resolution may change back, but the icons have already been re-arranged.

How do I reset my icons on Windows 10?

In Windows 10, right-click or press-and-hold on an empty area on your desktop. Then, click or tap on the Personalize option at the bottom of the contextual menu. Select the Themes tab from the left column. On the right, scroll all the way down and click or tap on the “Desktop icon settings” link under Related Settings.

Why has my computer display changed?

The resolution changing can often be due to incompatible or corrupted graphics card drivers so it can be a good idea to make sure they are up to date. You can update the card drivers using dedicated software, such as DriverFix.

Why do my Microsoft icons look different?

This issue occurs because the icon cache is not updated correctly.