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Title: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 09:50:01 PM

my computer and rec bin icons on desktop are gone and have white page with looks like a list inside of it.
how do i get icons back?

windows vista

Windows Vista Home Premium

Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard
Model: HP Pavvilion dv6500 Notebook PC
Rating: 3.0 (Windows Experience Index)
Processor: AMD Turion 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-58 1.90GHz
Memory (RAM): 1983MB
System Type: 32 bit OS

Windows is Activated

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 25, 2008, 09:51:08 PM

We need more information, Please look here. (http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,33586.html)

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:10:46 PM

there can you help me now? is there a way to get icons back?

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 25, 2008, 10:12:40 PM

We need more information about the problem. If it's possible, a screenshot would be helpful.
What did you do before this. (Downloads, installs, ect...)
How long has this been going on.

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:19:41 PM

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk228/100kprofit/info.jpg)
Thats what the icons look like (there in the center of the screen)
I just ran ccleaner then restarted computer and icons changed

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:24:02 PM

Is there a way to change icons back?

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Broni on July 25, 2008, 10:25:16 PM

System Restore?

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:27:19 PM

i dont want to run system restore just to change two icons

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Broni on July 25, 2008, 10:28:28 PM

Why?

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:30:18 PM

it will change everything?

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:32:47 PM

no one knows how to fix it?

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Zylstra on July 25, 2008, 10:32:58 PM

Quote from: Broni on July 25, 2008, 10:25:16 PM

System Restore?

Located under the Start Menu> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> "System Restore"

Usually, when a shortcut goes blank like that, it means that the program it used to link to no longer exists.

When a file goes like that, it means that the program that used to open the file is no longer there. Are these files that are supposed to work only with Windows? Did they open in a program that you uninstalled? Have you tried to reinstall the program?

I removed the screenshot you attached in your first reply, since it had your Windows product key in it, which, in the wrong hands, can be a real problem. (People can take that key, and use it on their computers, disabling yours, as well as theirs, since your key is only supposed to be used on one computer.) You can re-attach it, but, remove the product key first. (You can open Paint and blotch it out with a black square, or just crop it out) (I did write down the system specifications, so, its not really needed to re-attach it)

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Broni on July 25, 2008, 10:34:02 PM

It won't. System Restore doesn't touch your data. It deals with system files only.
Go Start, and in "Start search" paste:
%systemroot%\system32\rstrui.exe
Hit Enter.
Select date from before the problem started.

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:36:32 PM

ok thank you

when i click on icons they work. The icon photo is diff

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Broni on July 25, 2008, 10:38:23 PM

Try this, first...
Restart in Safe Mode.
Restart in Normal Mode.
This will rebuild icons cache.

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:46:09 PM

I restarted my computer but didnt ask what mode to use
How do i restart in safe mode?

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Broni on July 25, 2008, 10:53:50 PM

Restart computer, and keep tapping F8 key, until menu appears.

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 10:55:05 PM

ok ill try that

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 11:04:21 PM

It didnt work  :-\  all did was change the icons to a white page

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 25, 2008, 11:10:58 PM

I would try a System Restore to a few days before the problem.

More info here:
System Restore (http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000589.htm)

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 11:12:52 PM

ok.....

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: I need some computer help on July 25, 2008, 11:36:07 PM

ran system restore and picked date before icons changed and it worked.
thanks for computer help.  :)

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Carbon Dudeoxide on July 26, 2008, 12:42:24 AM

Congrats.  :)

If you need any more assistance in the future, you know where to find us.  ;)

Title: Re: Computer and rec bin icons
Post by: Broni on July 26, 2008, 05:57:15 PM

See? Nothing devilish about System Restore :)