Windows 10: What is the small brown icon next to a 'Document' name.

Can not open certain XLS 'Documents'. Document name list shows a small brown file box icon? Does it have something to do with the cloud? If so, how do I access my files?

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Small icons setting won't change

I suggest that you change or uncheck Use small taskbar buttons by following the steps below:

• Right-click the Taskbar.
• Select Properties.
• In the Taskbar tab make sure that Use small taskbar is
  uncheck.
  
  
  
  
• Click Apply and OK.

If the issue still persists, you can change the size of desktop icons.

• Right-click an empty space on the desktop.
• Select View and choose either Large, Medium or Small icons.
• Check if you can change the size of the taskbar button.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.

 

Icons for app shortcuts are small

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons on your PC, as they are looking too small. For further clarity, please respond to the questions below:

1. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   
2. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC prior to which you weren’t facing this issue?
   
3. How did you create the shortcuts of the applications on the desktop?
   

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below and check if that helps.



Method 1:



I would suggest you to try updating the display drivers and check if that helps. Refer the article

Update drivers in Windows 10. You can also try updating the drivers by downloading them from the manufacturer website.



If the above method doesn’t work, please try the next method.



Method 2:



Try rebuilding the icon cache and check if that helps. Follow the steps mentioned below to clear icon cache.

1. Press Windows + E key on the keyboard to open
   File Explorer.
   
2. Now click on View tab and
   check the box next to Hidden items.
   
3. Navigate to the location: C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local
   
   Note: Where UserName is the user account name which you are logged into.
   
4. Locate IconCache.db file and right click on it.
   
5. Now click on Delete and click on
   Yes.
   
6. Restart the PC.
   

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Small tiles sometimes being half of its original size

Hi Purnen,

We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

I suggest you to try the following steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: Resize the app.

• 
  Open the Start menu.
  
• 
  Right click on the icons (which are appearing small on your start menu) and click on Resize.
  
• 
  Select the option like small/medium/large/wide which you like. (Resize options vary from the app to app)
  

Step 2: If the particular app is missing/not there on Start menu.

• 
  Open the Start menu, type the app name in the search bar.
  
• 
  Once you see the pap name on the search bar, right click on it and click on Pin to start if the app is not there on Start menu. (you may click on Pin to taskbar also if you wish to pin the app to taskbar)
  
  
  

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.