How to Completely Rebuild the Icon Cache in Windows 8.1 and

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press the Start button at the bottom-right corner of your screen.

   This will allow you to change file viewing settings so that you can see hidden files like IconCache. ,,,,, File Explorer lets you see all the files on your computer, including system files like the icon cache.
   
   Note:
   In Windows 7 and earlier, it is called Windows Explorer. ,,, If prompted by a window, click or tap Yes.
   
   A folder named IconCacheToDelete may appear after deleting all the other files.
   
   Leave it alone. ,
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   Step 2: Type folder options and select the result that matches your search.

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   Step 3: Go to the View tab.

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   Step 4: Scroll down under Advanced settings: and click the circle next to Show hidden files

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   Step 5: folders

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   Step 6: and drives.

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   Step 7: Uncheck the box next to Hide protected operating system files (Recommended).

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   Step 8: Click or tap the OK box to save your changes and close folder options.

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   Step 9: Open File Explorer.

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    Step 10: In the address bar of File Explorer

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    Step 11: type %userprofile%/AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer.

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    Step 12: Select all of the files (by pressing Ctrl+A simultaneously).

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    Step 13: Delete the files (either by right-clicking and selecting Delete) or clicking ✘ Delete in the ribbon.

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    Step 14: Restart your PC.

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