Hi,
Method 1:
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Note: If Method 1 does not help, proceed to Method 2
For Windows XP Systems:
First, try reinstalling from the INF files.
1. Click Start -> Run
2. Type the following command
3. "rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132
%windir%\inf\ie.inf"
4. When prompted for the CD, Insert the windows XP cd
This fixes most problems. If not, see below the KB Article:
Reinstall or Repair Internet Explorer and Outlook Express in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318378
Method 2:
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IMPORTANT: This method contains information about editing the registry.
Before you edit the registry, you should first make a backup copy of the
registry.
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO CHANGE THE ICON FOR THE CURRENT USER:
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1. Click Start -> Run
2. Type REGEDIT. Navigate to the following Registry brach:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CLSID\{
871C5380-42A0-1069-A2EA-08002B30309D}
3. Expand the key "DefaultIcon" and double click "Default" string on the
right hand side and change the Value Data to:
shdoclc.dll,-190
4. Select OK and close the Registry editior.
5. Right click on the Desktop and select Refresh to see the changes.
NOTE : If the "DefaultIcon" key does not exist, proceed as follows:
1. From the Edit menu, select New - Key and enter the name of DefaultIcon
and press Enter
2. Expand the key "DefaultIcon" and double click "Default" string on the
right hand side and change the Value Data to:
shdoclc.dll,-190
3. Select OK and close the Registry editior.
4. Right click on the Desktop and select Refresh to see the changes.
NOTE: This command is case sensitive.
Hope this helps ......
Ashok (Ashokan Achari)
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