Changes to Desktop Objects Are Not Displayed Properly (216165)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP3
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP3
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 SP4
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 Username (where Username is the name you used to log on), and then click Yes.
  5. Log back on to your computer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/14/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbprb kbui KB216165
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