Windows 10: Shortcut icons of .exe files became smaller

Discus and support Shortcut icons of .exe files became smaller in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Icons in the my game folder became smaller. After deleting IconCache.db and Explorer folder in AppData I restarted PC but the problem did not solve.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by _burako_, Mar 24, 2025.

  1. _burako_ Win User

    Shortcut icons of .exe files became smaller


    Icons in the my game folder became smaller. After deleting IconCache.db and Explorer folder in AppData I restarted PC but the problem did not solve.

    :)
     
    _burako_, Mar 24, 2025
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  2. Blank shortcut icon GPU-Z

    I know I am quite late but as I was scrolling through I saw this post which happened to one of friend too. This sometimes happens with Windows. Usually a reboot will solve the problem. However if this doesn't, try setting the icon for the shortcut(right-click pinned icon, right-click program, left-click properties, select "change icon...") or refreshing it by switching to a different icon, applying it, and then reverting back to the original icon. Remove the shortcut from the taskbar and replace it with the start menu shortcut or simply drag the .exe file to the taskbar.
     
    lorraine walsh, Mar 24, 2025
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  3. LemP Win User
    Icons on shortcuts

    1. Right-click the shortcut.
    2. Select "Properties."
    3. Click the "Change icon" button on the "Shortcut" tab.
    4. Browse to the *.ico file (or *.dll or *.exe file containing icons).
    5. Select the icon from those displayed.
    6. Click OK
     
  4. Shortcut icons of .exe files became smaller

    Creating Shortcuts with Batch File

    Threw a program together quick for you. It is attached with source in the other. Use it in place of your VBScript.

    It supports:
    CreateShortcut [save shortcut] [path to run]
    CreateShortcut [save shortcut] [path to run] [icon index]
    CreateShortcut [save shortcut] [path to run] [icon file]
    CreateShortcut [save shortcut] [path to run] [icon file] [icon index]

    If "icon index" is missing, it assumes 0. If "icon file" is missing it assumes "path to run." It doesn't presently support arguments to be added to the shortcut nor modifying the working directory (always assumes same directory as "path to run").

    Requires .NET Framework 4.0 to run. Will run natively on 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Mar 24, 2025
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