Lost folder icons on Windows Explorer

[Guest]

Hi, I installed XP Plus and changed windows themes. Than I returned back
themes to the classic XP and uninstalled Plus. Than I realised that all icons
on my Windows explorer changed to the same for files and foders (some sort of
rectangular icon). I tried to change back icons for folders in the Explorer,
menu Tools/Folder Options - File Types tab:
1) I changed Icon for extension (NONE) File type "File Folder", (button
Advanced, button Change Icon)but it was not applied at the end.
2) I tried to changed Icon for extension (NONE) File type "Folder", but
button "Change Icon" is grayed for this file type.

I also tried to search in the Windows registry for file type Folder, but I
could not find anything. Can you help me please.

 

[Kelly]

Go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

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

 

[Guest]

Hi Kelly,

I tried running regser32, but the explorer (alos after closing it etc)
remained the same.

Just to add:
1) also Icons for "My Computer" in the Explorer Changed and I could not
change it back (I had before also different Computer name but it was changed
to "My Computer")

2) Also all Icons on my desktop were lost, but I maneged to retur them back
by right-clicking on them and changing icons on properties. Also on the start
menu
above "all programms" all Icons changed. It was more dfficult to restore
them - I have to remove them all and to add the shortcuts to the menu again.

Kind regards