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Windows 7 folder icons cache doesnt refresh when icon changed?

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Mar 15, 202614073 views
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I updated my .exe icon, but the new icon doesn't show up in the folder. Only way to make it work is to create new folder and copy the .exe file there. How do I tell Windows 7 to refresh the cached icons?

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Fix for: Windows 7 folder icons cache doesnt refresh when icon changed?

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You will need to delete your Icon Cache and reboot. Instructions can be found here: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/49819-icon-cache-rebuild.html

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