Received incorrect symbols.

Kin_Jai_
Member

08-08-2023, 05:11 AM

I was adjusting a game and opened a "readme" using Notepad. It looked like a jumble of symbols, which made me think I’d opened the wrong file. Now two programs on my desktop are using Notepad’s icon (Evernote and Macrium Reflect). I found it strange but didn’t think it was a major issue. Could anyone have done this before or know how to fix it?

Kin_Jai_

08-08-2023, 05:11 AM #1

Lizzy16
Member

179

08-08-2023, 10:49 AM

You began by launching it using Notepad, then switched the file type to the appropriate program. Clicked right on the desired file and chose "Open With" from the menu.

Lizzy16

08-08-2023, 10:49 AM #2

You began by launching it using Notepad, then switched the file type to the appropriate program. Clicked right on the desired file and chose "Open With" from the menu.

Jr_Skylord
Member

08-08-2023, 01:12 PM

I understand you're unsure about which program opened a file, as the icons seem mismatched. Let me help clarify.

Jr_Skylord

08-08-2023, 01:12 PM #3

I understand you're unsure about which program opened a file, as the icons seem mismatched. Let me help clarify.

Lilyona
Junior Member

08-09-2023, 04:38 PM

Sure, I can revert the changes. Let me know if you'd like me to go back to the original version.

Lilyona

08-09-2023, 04:38 PM #4

Sure, I can revert the changes. Let me know if you'd like me to go back to the original version.

KateKitKat
Member

138

08-16-2023, 12:39 AM

To revert the changes, simply right-click the desktop shortcut, choose properties, select "change icon," and then go to the .exe file for the program. It will let you pick the original icon.

KateKitKat

08-16-2023, 12:39 AM #5

To revert the changes, simply right-click the desktop shortcut, choose properties, select "change icon," and then go to the .exe file for the program. It will let you pick the original icon.

MontanaOf300
Member

08-22-2023, 01:19 PM

I don’t recognize the icon. It looks like it’s greyed out.

MontanaOf300

08-22-2023, 01:19 PM #6

I don’t recognize the icon. It looks like it’s greyed out.

victordub44
Member

216

08-25-2023, 07:22 PM

Turn off the device and then restart it.

victordub44

08-25-2023, 07:22 PM #7

Turn off the device and then restart it.

DiamondOrBust
Junior Member

08-25-2023, 08:15 PM

I tried and it remains the same.

DiamondOrBust

08-25-2023, 08:15 PM #8

I tried and it remains the same.

LupusGladiator
Member

183

08-26-2023, 07:21 PM

Have you attempted to rebuild the shortcut?

LupusGladiator

08-26-2023, 07:21 PM #9

Have you attempted to rebuild the shortcut?

coyote888
Posting Freak

838

08-28-2023, 04:16 AM

#10

Sure, that resolved the issue, but it only functioned when I navigated through libraries directly. It was quite odd.

coyote888

08-28-2023, 04:16 AM #10

Sure, that resolved the issue, but it only functioned when I navigated through libraries directly. It was quite odd.