IE icon next to a web page in favorites folder not....

[Debbie]

I'm using Win XP Home Edition/IE 6, and today I when I
was looking through my favorites- I saw that next to some
web sites that I have, the icon is not what it's supposed
to be (the "E" blue letter thing). It is something else,
but I don't know how to describe it. And I emptied my
history, files, cookies, everything, and it's not fixed
yet. But those links work, so I don't think it has to do
with the link or anything. What can it be wrong?

Thanks,
Debbie

 

[Charlie Tame]

Sounds like Favicons (FavoriteIcons) which can be supplied by the website...
for example Yahoo.com used a red "Y"...

These are often only temporary so if you empty the temp items folder they
will go away but if that's what it is it's not a bug or a problem, just
cosmetic.

Tools>internet options>general tab... Delete files should get you to the
temp files deletion...

Charlie

 

[Debbie]

Not even the yahoo icon works, it's just like a square
icon. And I already deleted the files and everything, and
nothing happened. So, is it like a bug or something?

Thanks,
Debbie

 

[Charlie Tame]

I am about to try this utility and see how it works... I can't say if this
is going to help your situation any but can't see any real harm in trying if
you would like to. I take it that new favorites you create come up with the
correct "e" icon.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,4149,9883,00.asp

Charlie

 

[Charlie Tame]

Just an update, that utility worked fine here.

Charlie