Unusual symbols appear on your desktop icons.

TMusson24
Junior Member

05-11-2016, 07:51 AM

You've observed unexpected cross symbols on icons. This could be a software issue or a system update. Since you're using Windows 10 Home, checking for updates and reviewing recent changes might help clarify what's happening.

TMusson24

05-11-2016, 07:51 AM #1

Marcustheduke
Senior Member

679

05-11-2016, 02:54 PM

Symbol? Just let me know what you need!

Marcustheduke

05-11-2016, 02:54 PM #2

Symbol? Just let me know what you need!

Decade93
Member

05-12-2016, 10:33 AM

I provided a response to your query.
What did you do? = =

Decade93

05-12-2016, 10:33 AM #3

I provided a response to your query.
What did you do? = =

sirblobinator
Junior Member

05-12-2016, 05:02 PM

I also received it, but eventually mine changed to green checkmarks and then disappeared

sirblobinator

05-12-2016, 05:02 PM #4

I also received it, but eventually mine changed to green checkmarks and then disappeared

DragonLordoo7
Junior Member

05-23-2016, 02:04 PM

I agree, it might make sense to restart now. Hopefully it works (it’s a bit uncertain).

DragonLordoo7

05-23-2016, 02:04 PM #5

I agree, it might make sense to restart now. Hopefully it works (it’s a bit uncertain).

xFqtal_
Senior Member

670

05-23-2016, 03:21 PM

It could be Windows verifying compatibility or it might indicate pirated software.

xFqtal_

05-23-2016, 03:21 PM #6

It could be Windows verifying compatibility or it might indicate pirated software.

coolman9222
Posting Freak

754

05-23-2016, 11:47 PM

I believe you modified the shortcut image. Did you adjust your earlier Windows version? If you make a shortcut for a folder, you should notice the X symbol.

coolman9222

05-23-2016, 11:47 PM #7

I believe you modified the shortcut image. Did you adjust your earlier Windows version? If you make a shortcut for a folder, you should notice the X symbol.

MedienChrisel
Junior Member

05-29-2016, 02:49 AM

Attempted to make a folder shortcut, but all those icons changed to another image featuring two people. Removed the shortcut and everything returned to the default icon. Haven't adjusted the shortcut settings since Windows 7 started. The cache seems corrupted. I'll restart now and check the outcome.

MedienChrisel

05-29-2016, 02:49 AM #8