Solved Taskbar icon image missing


So your problem appeared after you installed Zoom? Simple uninstalling probably doesn't undo the changes and doesn't fix the issue. Try uninstalling it with Revo Uninstaller to also remove all traces before you reinstall. Is Zoom the affected application? Which one is the application without icon? You should consider removing it and reinstalling. This should fix whatever errors in Registry or elsewhere causing the missing icon.

If you uninstall Zoom, make sure you download it from the official website:

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Avoid any other websites which might give an older version or contain malware.
 

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Brink said:
Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by "than all fixed and still same" since it appears to be contradicting.

Could you provide more details on what was fixed other than the icon issue?
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I meant I have tried all fixes but not fixed yet. Zoom is like skype.
 

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spapakons said:
So your problem appeared after you installed Zoom? Simple uninstalling probably doesn't undo the changes and doesn't fix the issue. Try uninstalling it with Revo Uninstaller to also remove all traces before you reinstall. Is Zoom the affected application? Which one is the application without icon? You should consider removing it and reinstalling. This should fix whatever errors in Registry or elsewhere causing the missing icon.
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yes after zoom installation it happened and now i have uninstalled it properly.

icons have issues

ms teams
calculator
notepad
whatsapp
 

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jk22 said:
yes after zoom installation it happened and now i have uninstalled it properly.

icons have issues

ms teams
calculator
notepad
whatsapp
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You can try to rebuild the icon cache as in the Tutorial, but I do something more drastic. I go to the following folder and delete all files named iconcache*.db

C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

I then restart File Explorer or the whole computer for the changes to take effect. File Explorer won't find any icon files to restore, so it will search each individual application and take the icons from there. That hopefully should fix your missing icons issue.

PS: yourname is your username. The AppData folder is hidden, you must enable showing hidden files in File Explorer settings to see it.

PS2: Just a thought. Could the missing icons be because the respective apps don't allow full access to the system to retrieve the icons? Do they launch then you click the icon? If you have to re-register them to your account open a PowerShell as Administrator and execute this command to register them all:
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
If you have any issues with Microsoft Store and you need to reinstall it, execute this command:
Add-AppxPackage -register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_11610.1001.23.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode
 

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jk22 said:
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I have ran the sfc /scannow and its said its fixed. I have restarted but same issue.
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Did you try restarting explorer.exe?
Code: 
taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe
start explorer

This is what worked for me.

The issue used to happen so frequently that I created a shortcut/Start menu item for the explorer.exe restart script. In my case, 99% of my icons were gone and sometimes it was just the Start menu icon that remained! Moreover, the issue only occurred after unlocking; that is, everything was fine and then I'd step away for a bit, manually lock, or my PC went into hibernation, and when I returned to unlock, there was the issue!

Before I settled on restarting explorer.exe, hovering over the empty spots would cause some icons to appear! Very weird!

I don't know what patch or whatever finally "fixed" the issue for me but, nowadays, it is extremely rare that the issue occurs. However, I have an identical Surface Laptop Studio (the exact same specs, Windows version, and software installed), which I use for performing my backups, and I'm always RDCing into it. The issue occurs very frequently on this Surface when I'm using RDC; otherwise, it is fine, just like my primary Surface.
 

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spapakons said:
You can try to rebuild the icon cache as in the Tutorial, but I do something more drastic. I go to the following folder and delete all files named iconcache*.db

C:\Users\yourname\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

I then restart File Explorer or the whole computer for the changes to take effect. File Explorer won't find any icon files to restore, so it will search each individual application and take the icons from there. That hopefully should fix your missing icons issue.

PS: yourname is your username. The AppData folder is hidden, you must enable showing hidden files in File Explorer settings to see it.

PS2: Just a thought. Could the missing icons be because the respective apps don't allow full access to the system to retrieve the icons? Do they launch then you click the icon? If you have to re-register them to your account open a PowerShell as Administrator and execute this command to register them all:
Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
If you have any issues with Microsoft Store and you need to reinstall it, execute this command:
Add-AppxPackage -register "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsStore_11610.1001.23.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe\AppxManifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode
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nuspieds said:
Did you try restarting explorer.exe?
Code: 
taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe
start explorer

This is what worked for me.

The issue used to happen so frequently that I created a shortcut/Start menu item for the explorer.exe restart script. In my case, 99% of my icons were gone and sometimes it was just the Start menu icon that remained! Moreover, the issue only occurred after unlocking; that is, everything was fine and then I'd step away for a bit, manually lock, or my PC went into hibernation, and when I returned to unlock, there was the issue!

Before I settled on restarting explorer.exe, hovering over the empty spots would cause some icons to appear! Very weird!

I don't know what patch or whatever finally "fixed" the issue for me but, nowadays, it is extremely rare that the issue occurs. However, I have an identical Surface Laptop Studio (the exact same specs, Windows version, and software installed), which I use for performing my backups, and I'm always RDCing into it. The issue occurs very frequently on this Surface when I'm using RDC; otherwise, it is fine, just like my primary Surface.
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Rather unlikely, but could it be a misbehaving graphics driver? Download latest driver pack directly from Microsoft and reinstall it, even if it is the same version. Windows Update doesn't bother if it is the same version, but manually reinstalling on top the same or newer drivers will fix any corrupted files and Registry data (aka upgrade/repair installation).
 

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spapakons said:
Rather unlikely, but could it be a misbehaving graphics driver? Download latest driver pack directly from Microsoft and reinstall it, even if it is the same version. Windows Update doesn't bother if it is the same version, but manually reinstalling on top the same or newer drivers will fix any corrupted files and Registry data (aka upgrade/repair installation).
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Didnt work either.

I think I have to re-install windows. But it will be headache to do alot of settings and installation of softwares.
 

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jk22 said:
Didnt work either.

I think I have to re-install windows. But it will be headache to do alot of settings and installation of softwares.
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I agree, so I would first try to do an in-place upgrade/repair installation, meaning mount the ISO of the same or newer version snd run Setup inside Windows and select to upgrade keeping both apps and files. To allow you keep both you must download the ISO matching the original installation language, any language packs added later don't count. Also Windows 11 will automatically install the respective language packs after the upgrade, unlike older Windows versions that require to add them manually again.
 

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spapakons said:
I agree, so I would first try to do an in-place upgrade/repair installation, meaning mount the ISO of the same or newer version snd run Setup inside Windows.
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Or just use recovery no iso needed.

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KevTech said:
Or just use recovery no iso needed.

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From my own experience, every time in many different computers I have gone to Troubleshooting screen and selected to uninstall latest update, it never worked, either of the two available options. What it could save the day would be IF System Restore was enabled and there is a suitable system restore point to go back to before the issue existed. Lack of that, the only option to avoid reinstalling Windows is to do an in-place upgrade/repair installation like I suggested. See Tutorial in @Brink's reply, but it is like any other Windows upgrade. Instead of installing a newer version you install the same version, no rocket science.
 

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    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    802.11ac 5GHz wireless 260Mpbs
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
spapakons said:
See Tutorial in @Brink's reply
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What I posted and what Brink posted are the same.
The option in recovery is just like using an iso now as it downloads the files then reinstall Windows like an in place upgrade.
 

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spapakons said:
I agree, so I would first try to do an in-place upgrade/repair installation, meaning mount the ISO of the same or newer version snd run Setup inside Windows and select to upgrade keeping both apps and files. To allow you keep both you must download the ISO matching the original installation language, any language packs added later don't count. Also Windows 11 will automatically install the respective language packs after the upgrade, unlike older Windows versions that require to add them manually again.
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I hate to install new windows reason every settings takes times. I will try to upgrade as @Brink stated. Lets see if it does fix. Else last not the least is to re-install the new windows.
 

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Windows 11 ProIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11...32 GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics 620
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Elitebook 840 G6
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
Hard Drives
Kingston SNV251000G
I have updated the windows and now its showing like this


55452922250_b4e0f5d7f8_b.jpg
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11...32 GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics 620
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Elitebook 840 G6
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
Hard Drives
Kingston SNV251000G
55473663167_43312f97a6_b.jpg


I knew it can be fixed. How ? Installed AVG Free yesterday night. No viruses found but it auto fixed after 2 times restart.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11...32 GBIntel(R) UHD Graphics 620
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Elitebook 840 G6
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8665U CPU @ 1.90GHz 2.11 GHz
Memory
32 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 620
Hard Drives
Kingston SNV251000G
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