Sometimes the icon cache in Windows becomes corrupt and you see wrong icons for different file types. One way to solve the issue is to restart the computer, but you can also rebuild the icons cache without restarting the computer.
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Use large desktop icons in Windows XP
The icons of shortcuts on the Windows Desktop are small by default. But you can show larger icons if you want to. If you prefer larger desktop icons then you can change settings in the Display Properties of Windows XP.
Read moreUse DuReg to find Registry information in Windows XP
If you are concerned about the ever growing size of the Windows Registry files, then the DuReg tool is for you. The DuReg.exe is a Registry information tool that you can use to determine how much data is stored in the registry, or in any registry subtree, key, or subkey. You can also search for uninstalled software remains using this tool.
Read moreShow hidden items in Windows Component Wizard in XP
The Windows Components Wizard lets you install or uninstall few selected features or components in Windows XP. You can remove or add these features any time using the Windows Components Wizard. But Windows XP hides some of the features to be displayed in the list of components. But you can unhide those features by editing a file.
Read moreCompress files in Windows XP to save space
If your data files on your hard disk are taking consuming too much of your hard disk space, then you can compress them to free up the hard disk space. In Windows XP, you can compress a file through the command line or by changing the file properties from the Windows GUI.
Read moreRun programs with lower privileges in Windows XP
If you run Windows XP with an administrator account, then it may be risky. If a malware attacks your computer while you are logged in as an administrator, the malware has full access to the system resources. But you can run programs with lower privileges using suDown.
Read moreAdd folder to right-click Send To menu in Windows XP
You can send a file or folder, to a program or a destination folder by right-clicking on it and choosing a sub-item from the Send To sub menu. You can add a custom destination folder in the Send To menu.
Read moreAdd program to right-click Send To menu in Windows XP
You can send a file or folder, to a program by right-clicking on it and choosing a sub-item from the Send To sub menu. If you send a file or folder to a program in the Send To menu, then the selected item would be opened in the destination program. You can add a custom destination program in the Send To menu.
Read moreShow Control Panel in My Computer in Windows XP
In the Windows versions prior to Windows XP, the Control Panel shortcut was shown inside the My Computer. This has changed since Windows XP. But if you want to access the Control Panel right from the My Computer, you can do that.
Read moreUse your own pictures as screen saver in Windows XP
In Windows XP you can use your collection of pictures as a screen saver. You have to select a folder containing your pictures only. You can select various options on how those pictures will be displayed.
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