Desktop Icon keeps refreshing

[MarkC]

Using XP Pro SP2:

When I open a folder on my desktop and than close it, my desktop icons
refreshes itself. This happens a lot and like to know why? Also, isn't
there a desktop icon file located somewhere? Where and what file name would
that be? I read and heard that this file could be corrupted and just delete
it and a new one will be created. Any other ideas would be helpful also.

Thanks,

Mark

 

[S.Sengupta]

Try the following edit:-
line 157 left. 'Prevent Automatic Folder and Icon Refresh'
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

regards,
ssg MS-MVP

 

[MarkC]

Thanks for the S.Sengupta. I checked the link and found the particular file
mentioned. However, I was hoping if someone could let me know what and
where the desktop icon filename is? Thanks again.

Mark

 

[Wesley Vogel]

All icons, not just Desktop.

Delete IconCache.db

IconCache.db. A hidden file located in...

%homepath%\Local Settings\Application Data

After deleting IconCache.db, it will be automatically recreated.

HOW TO: Search For Hidden Or System Files In Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;302347


[[Hidden files and folders will appear dimmed to indicate they are not
typical items.]]


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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[MarkC]

Thanks Sengupta: I will look into it. But sure would like to know what the
desktop Icon file is???
Mark

 

[Kelly]

You may be speaking of desktop.ini? Either way, these are only visible via:
Tools/Folder Options/View:

Show hidden files and folders
Uncheck- Hide protected operating system files

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com