Vista - How to change icons in Control Panel

I got a Fonts folder icon in Control Panel, that does not display
corrextly,may I know how to change the icons in control panel? Thanks in
advance.

Hi tysoh,

Can you post a link/screenshot ?

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:09225A6E-1E55-45C1-A377-0299469FBC23@microsoft.com...
I got a Fonts folder icon in Control Panel, that does not display
corrextly,may I know how to change the icons in control panel? Thanks in
advance.

Hi here are the screenshots in the start menu, where the 'Search' and 'Help'
icons looks pixeliated when mouse over, pls help to advice thx in advance:

http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc1.jpg
http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc1.jpg

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi tysoh,
>
> Can you post a link/screenshot ?
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:09225A6E-1E55-45C1-A377-0299469FBC23@microsoft.com...
> I got a Fonts folder icon in Control Panel, that does not display
> corrextly,may I know how to change the icons in control panel? Thanks in
> advance.
>

Hi tysoh,

See if reinstalling the display drivers help. Also, if you're using an LCD monitor, make sure you're running in it's native resolution. Otherwise the display might look fuzzy.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A85692A3-6F6E-4F87-951B-138A155B2DFE@microsoft.com...
Hi here are the screenshots in the start menu, where the 'Search' and 'Help'
icons looks pixeliated when mouse over, pls help to advice thx in advance:

http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc1.jpg
http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc1.jpg

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi tysoh,
>
> Can you post a link/screenshot ?
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:09225A6E-1E55-45C1-A377-0299469FBC23@microsoft.com...
> I got a Fonts folder icon in Control Panel, that does not display
> corrextly,may I know how to change the icons in control panel? Thanks in
> advance.
>

I have tried installing back the driver, its still the same. Pls help.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi tysoh,
>
> See if reinstalling the display drivers help. Also, if you're using an LCD monitor, make sure you're running in it's native resolution. Otherwise the display might look fuzzy.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A85692A3-6F6E-4F87-951B-138A155B2DFE@microsoft.com...
> Hi here are the screenshots in the start menu, where the 'Search' and 'Help'
> icons looks pixeliated when mouse over, pls help to advice thx in advance:
>
> http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc1.jpg
> http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc1.jpg
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Hi tysoh,
> >
> > Can you post a link/screenshot ?
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:09225A6E-1E55-45C1-A377-0299469FBC23@microsoft.com...
> > I got a Fonts folder icon in Control Panel, that does not display
> > corrextly,may I know how to change the icons in control panel? Thanks in
> > advance.
> >
>

Here is another icon displaying problem, whereby the 'Fonts' icon in Control
Panel doesnt display:

http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc3.jpg

"tysoh" wrote:

> I have tried installing back the driver, its still the same. Pls help.
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Hi tysoh,
> >
> > See if reinstalling the display drivers help. Also, if you're using an LCD monitor, make sure you're running in it's native resolution. Otherwise the display might look fuzzy.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:A85692A3-6F6E-4F87-951B-138A155B2DFE@microsoft.com...
> > Hi here are the screenshots in the start menu, where the 'Search' and 'Help'
> > icons looks pixeliated when mouse over, pls help to advice thx in advance:
> >
> > http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc1.jpg
> > http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc1.jpg
> >
> > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi tysoh,
> > >
> > > Can you post a link/screenshot ?
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:09225A6E-1E55-45C1-A377-0299469FBC23@microsoft.com...
> > > I got a Fonts folder icon in Control Panel, that does not display
> > > corrextly,may I know how to change the icons in control panel? Thanks in
> > > advance.
> > >
> >

The Fonts folder icon setting is stored in this registry key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524152}\DefaultIcon
(default) value should be %SystemRoot%\System32\main.cpl,9
of type REG_EXPAND_SZ

But I believe this might be an icon cache issue.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:121C6C56-F945-467F-97FE-6CCE550A8A12@microsoft.com...
Here is another icon displaying problem, whereby the 'Fonts' icon in Control
Panel doesnt display:

http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc3.jpg

"tysoh" wrote:

> I have tried installing back the driver, its still the same. Pls help.
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Hi tysoh,
> >
> > See if reinstalling the display drivers help. Also, if you're using an LCD monitor, make sure you're running in it's native resolution. Otherwise the display might look fuzzy.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

Hi,

I ahve tried to follow your way to change the default icon value, but still
the same. May i know how do I Rebuild or clear the icon cache?

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> The Fonts folder icon setting is stored in this registry key:
>
> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524152}\DefaultIcon
> (default) value should be %SystemRoot%\System32\main.cpl,9
> of type REG_EXPAND_SZ
>
> But I believe this might be an icon cache issue.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:121C6C56-F945-467F-97FE-6CCE550A8A12@microsoft.com...
> Here is another icon displaying problem, whereby the 'Fonts' icon in Control
> Panel doesnt display:
>
> http://www.tysoh.com/images/sc3.jpg
>
> "tysoh" wrote:
>
> > I have tried installing back the driver, its still the same. Pls help.
> >
> > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi tysoh,
> > >
> > > See if reinstalling the display drivers help. Also, if you're using an LCD monitor, make sure you're running in it's native resolution. Otherwise the display might look fuzzy.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>

>> May i know how do I Rebuild or clear the icon cache?

Try:

Click Start and type "control desk.cpl,,2
Click Advanced, and set the "Icon" size to 31
Click OK, Apply

Repeat the above steps and reset the original size (32) for "Icons"
Click OK, Apply.


--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1A12AF29-9F2D-4FE3-A686-FB7E623B3B8A@microsoft.com...
Hi,

I ahve tried to follow your way to change the default icon value, but still
the same. May i know how do I Rebuild or clear the icon cache?

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> The Fonts folder icon setting is stored in this registry key:
>
> HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524152}\DefaultIcon
> (default) value should be %SystemRoot%\System32\main.cpl,9
> of type REG_EXPAND_SZ
>
> But I believe this might be an icon cache issue.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

I have the same issue as Tysoh. I cannot fix the Fonts icon in control panel,
as it appears corrupt. I tired your suggestion and could not get either to
fix the problem.
Could not locate that specific .cpl icon while doing search either.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> >> May i know how do I Rebuild or clear the icon cache?
>
> Try:
>
> Click Start and type "control desk.cpl,,2
> Click Advanced, and set the "Icon" size to 31
> Click OK, Apply
>
> Repeat the above steps and reset the original size (32) for "Icons"
> Click OK, Apply.
>
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "tysoh" <tysoh@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:1A12AF29-9F2D-4FE3-A686-FB7E623B3B8A@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> I ahve tried to follow your way to change the default icon value, but still
> the same. May i know how do I Rebuild or clear the icon cache?
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > The Fonts folder icon setting is stored in this registry key:
> >
> > HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524152}\DefaultIcon
> > (default) value should be %SystemRoot%\System32\main.cpl,9
> > of type REG_EXPAND_SZ
> >
> > But I believe this might be an icon cache issue.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>