Software icons missing

4.5

Buttons or menu items show as generic boxes or blank spaces.

Symptoms
  • Blank buttons
  • Missing toolbar icons
  • Generic file icons
Possible Causes
  • Icon cache corruption
  • Incomplete update
  • Missing resource files

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Rebuild Icon Cache

Delete the "IconCache.db" file in your user AppData folder.

2

Repair Installation

Use the "Repair" option in the installer or Control Panel.

3

Update Graphics Drivers

Rendering issues can sometimes cause icons to vanish.

When to See a Technician

If icons are missing from the Desktop, right-click > View > Show desktop icons.

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