Explorer broken, no icons: desktop, explorer, context menu, taskbar default icon for exe


mrspec

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Good day,

I hope you can help me to save my W11, because the system is fresh, customized and all programs are installed.
In the attachment you can see that all icons have disappeared.
It was probably me, but not sure what went wrong. I did the following in the registry:

-Remove “Open with Visual Studio” from Folder Context Menu, for this the folder AnyCode must be deleted

KEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\AnyCode

-Remove AMD Context menu, a new key must be created for this purpose

-Activate window by mouse over, default 500ms, I have reduced it to 100

I can't think of any other settings. I also did not do anything like “Remove link arrow”.

I have undone the last two changes. One program, Windhawk, changes the design of the taskbar, but this program ran for a week without any problems. I turned it off without any improvement.

Also the task manager is not appearing (ctrl+alt del, nor taskbar right click).

W11 Enterprise, 10.0.26100

Many thanks,
mrspec

EDIT: Explorer restart no help, cmd -> taskkill /f /im explorer.exe && start explorer.exe
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
You can use the attached batch script to delete icons cache and reboot your system to see the problem fixed.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
If the batch script doesn't resolve the problem, you can try in-place upgrade repair Windows 11.

You can also perform in-place upgrade of Windows 11. In-place upgrade is to use to replace the current operating system files on your computer. Unlike a clean installation of Windows, you can start a Windows in-place upgrade when your OS is still running. And an in-place upgrade can keep your files, settings, & apps during the upgrade process. You can perform a Windows 11 in-place upgrade is to use the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool. Make sure to select Upgrade this PC now and click Next. Follow the on-screen guide to perform a Windows 11 in-place upgrade.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Inplace Upgrade is done, didn't helped.
Also I have other problems, the mentioned task manager not appearing, I can't create a restore point, I can't create a backup (control panel -> backup and restore (w7).
I gonna run your batch script.
EDIT: Didn't helped.
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Execute Sfc /scannow command.

Create different user account
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
Remove any thrird party software that alters the GUI.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.2314
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

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