icon cache in a folder

[1776]

I have a folder on my desktop that I keep about 25 files in, each with a
unique icon. When I open the folder the systems takes nearly 10 seconds to
display these files, but only the first time I open it. This discovery or
caching does not persist across a reboot. I do not notice this behavior on
any other folder on the computer, nor does the computer behave oddly or
slowly in any other way.

Is there a way that I can eliminate or reduce this icon discovery time, or
is this expected behavior?

The machine is a Dell B120 with 1.4GHz/1G running Windows XP SP3. Thank
you.

W.

 

[1776]

I have a folder on my desktop that I keep about 25 files in, each
with a unique icon. When I open the folder the systems takes nearly
10 seconds to display these files, but only the first time I open it.
This discovery or caching does not persist across a reboot. I do not
notice this behavior on any other folder on the computer, nor does
the computer behave oddly or slowly in any other way.

Is there a way that I can eliminate or reduce this icon discovery
time, or is this expected behavior?

The machine is a Dell B120 with 1.4GHz/1G running Windows XP SP3. Thank
you.

The "View" is selected as "Icons".

 

[Kelly]

Some information for you:

To proceed: Go to: Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Show Hidden
File and Uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files.

Delete Icon Cache. It is located here:

IconCache.db
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data

To clear and reset icon cache:

Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/Advanced. Use the item
drop box and choose Icon. Change the pixel number by one. Ok your way
out.

Increase Icon Cache (Line 121)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Correct/Repair the Icon View (Line 4)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Prevent Auto Folder/Icon Refresh (Line 157)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Tip:

Add Icon Cache Size to Folder Options/View (Line 166)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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[1776]

Some information for you:

To proceed: Go to: Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Show
Hidden File and Uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files.

Delete Icon Cache. It is located here:

IconCache.db
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data

To clear and reset icon cache:

Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/Advanced. Use the item
drop box and choose Icon. Change the pixel number by one. Ok your way
out.

Increase Icon Cache (Line 121)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Correct/Repair the Icon View (Line 4)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Prevent Auto Folder/Icon Refresh (Line 157)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Tip:

Add Icon Cache Size to Folder Options/View (Line 166)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Resetting the icon cache did the trick. Nice.

W.

 

[Kelly]

Great news, thanks for the feedback! )

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

SupportSpace
www.supportspace.com/pages?aiu=kellyskorner