Microsoft KB Archive/216165

= Changes to Desktop Objects Are Not Displayed Properly =

Article ID: 216165

Article Last Modified on 2/20/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 1
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4

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This article was previously published under Q216165





SYMPTOMS
After you make multiple changes to a desktop object, including modifying the object's icon, the object may not be displayed correctly.



CAUSE
The cache file that contains a copy of the icons for desktop objects may be damaged.



RESOLUTION
To re-create the cache file for desktop objects:


 * 1) At a command prompt, change to the %SystemRoot% folder.
 * 2) Type attrib -h shelliconcache, and then press ENTER.
 * 3) Type del shelliconcache, and then press ENTER.
 * 4) Click Start, click Log Off   (where   is the name you used to log on), and then click Yes.
 * 5) Log back on to your computer.

Additional query words: corrupt

Keywords: kbui kbprb kbdisplay KB216165

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