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Q: I don’t know how, but my files suddenly lost their Microsoft icons and now display an Internet Explorer logo. When I try to open the files, I get a window that says, “View downloads — Internet ...

Microsoft just redesigned all of its Office icons to embrace the AI era, and, according to the company, that means ditching solid shapes for all things “fluid and vibrant.” The 12 new icons, which ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Q: We converted from Windows 7 to Windows 10 a few months ago. Previously, I was able to establish desktop icons for frequently used programs (Quicken, Word, ...

You may often notice blank icons on your desktop or folders or incorrect images on your Windows 11 device. These are broken icons in Windows 11/10, and we have just the right solutions for you to fix ...

Microsoft is currently rolling out a simplified look to Windows 10, which includes slowly updating all the icons we regularly double-click. The latest selection to receive a makeover are the system ...

Reader Barry is running Windows 7 Professional. Out of the blue, his system started displaying generic icons for various files and folders. Thankfully, he was kind enough to include a screenshot, ...

If some icons on your desktop or File Explorer appear smaller than others, read this post. We will show you how to fix this issue the right way. A few users have reported a strange issue where ...

Microsoft has started rolling out new Fluent-based icons for Windows 10 apps and system applications to Insiders on the Fast Ring. Starting today with the Windows 10 Mail and Calendar icons, Microsoft ...

is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft appears to be planning on overhauling its Windows 10 icons alongside its ...