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**Brink** · 02-14-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by tvccs

From time to time I will add a Desktop link to a particular Web site, such as a support Web site or a speed test site. I will then assign a custom icon to the link for visual reference from shell32.dll or some other source. I have an icon folder for custom and extracted icons.

However, when I boot into Safe Mode, these custom icons disappear from the desktop, even though they are still listed under the link properties. When I reboot, these Web link icons are replaced with the standard Explorer icon. The properties show the custom icon, yet it is not displayed. I have to change the icon to a different icon to get a custom icon to display, changing to the prior icon fails to display it.

And yes, I have tried to assign the custom icons in Safe Mode as well, and in all but one instance they have failed to "take".

Yet another Vista x64 (HP laptop with Ultimate pre-install) bug/annoyance.

Why? What is the fix, if any?

Hi tvccs,

This will show you a couple of methods to use to create these desktop internet shortcuts without them defaulting back to the standard IE7 E icon on you.

Internet Shortcut

Shawn

02-14-2008	#3 (permalink)
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 25,974 posts	Re: Safe Mode Deletes Web Link Icons From Desktop Quote: Originally Posted by tvccs From time to time I will add a Desktop link to a particular Web site, such as a support Web site or a speed test site. I will then assign a custom icon to the link for visual reference from shell32.dll or some other source. I have an icon folder for custom and extracted icons. However, when I boot into Safe Mode, these custom icons disappear from the desktop, even though they are still listed under the link properties. When I reboot, these Web link icons are replaced with the standard Explorer icon. The properties show the custom icon, yet it is not displayed. I have to change the icon to a different icon to get a custom icon to display, changing to the prior icon fails to display it. And yes, I have tried to assign the custom icons in Safe Mode as well, and in all but one instance they have failed to "take". Yet another Vista x64 (HP laptop with Ultimate pre-install) bug/annoyance. Why? What is the fix, if any? Hi tvccs, This will show you a couple of methods to use to create these desktop internet shortcuts without them defaulting back to the standard IE7 E icon on you. Internet Shortcut Shawn
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