Are the desktop icons on your computer loading very slowly? If they are then you will face a problem of lengthier booting time on your computer. You can solve this issue just by following these easy fixes on your computer.
Fix-1 Delete iconcache from Local folder-
Iconcache is the cache containing temporary info of cache, deleting it will resolve this issue.
1. Press Windows key+R to launch Run window.
2. In Run window, type “%temp%” and then hit Enter.
3. In Temp folder, click on “Local” on the address bar to go that folder.
4. Now, in Local folder, on the menu-bar, click on “View“.
5. Then, click on “Options“.
6. In Folder Options window, option go to “View” tab.
7. Now, check the option “Show hidden files, folders, and drives“.
8. Now, click on “Apply” and OK” to save it.
You will see the hidden folders/ files on your computer.
9. Now, scroll down and find “Iconcache” file.
10. Right click on “Iconcache” file and then click on “Delete” to delete it from your computer.
Close File Explorer window.
Restart your pc to let the changes take effect.
After rebooting check the loading time of icons on your desktop.
Fix-2 Delete all iconcache files from Appdata-
1. Press Windows key+R to launch Run window.
2. In Run window, type “appdata” and then hit click on “OK“.
3. In Appdata folder, double click on “Local” folder to access it.
4. In Local folder, go to “Microsoft” folder.
5. In Microsoft folder, go to “Windows” folder to open it.
6. In Windows folder, again double click on “Explorer” folder.
7. Now, in Explorer folder, select all the files (iconcache / thumbcache) and then press ‘Delete‘ key from your keyboard to empty the folder.
Close File Explorer window.
You will need to restart your computer.
After rebooting check the loading time of icons on your desktop.
Fix-3 Add a string value in Registry Editor-
NOTE–
Before going ahead to the main fix, we strongly suggest you to create a a backup of the registry on your computer. After opening Registry Editor, click on “File” > “Export” to create the backup.
If anything goes wrong you can retrieve your registry by simply importing the backup.
1. Press Windows key+R to launch Run window on your computer.
2. Type “regedit” in Run window and then click on “OK“.
Registry Editor window will be opened.
3. In Registry Editor window, on the left hand side, navigate to this location-
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
4. Now, right click on “Explorer” and then sequentially click on “New>” and then on “String Value“.
5. Name the new string as “Max Cached Icons“.
6. Now, on the right hand side of Registry Editor window, double click on “Max Cached Icons“.
7. In Edit String window, put “4096” in ‘Value data:‘ option.
8. Click on “OK” to save the changes on your computer.
Close Registry Editor window and then reboot your computer to save the changes on your computer.
After restarting your problem will be solved.
Sambit is a Mechanical Engineer By qualification who loves to write about Windows 10 and solutions to weirdest possible problems.
Gary Harber says
Perfect, ABsolutely PERfect.
My websites now load instantly from the shortcuts, all thanks to your easy to follow instructions.
I make a point of getting the details up on my phone at the same time as I view (and work on the problem) on my Laptop.
Thanks again
All the best, sincerely
Gaz.
Marc says
FIX 2:
There is no “explorer” subfolder in the > AppData > Roaming > Microsoft > Windows folder.
Sambit Koley says
Hi Marc.
Try these steps-
1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run window.
2. Paste this location in the Run window and hit Enter.
C:\Users\%your username%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows
Replace the ‘your username’ with your account name. For me, the command looks like-
C:\Users\Sambit\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows
Now, as you are directed to the Explorer folder, try the next steps following the next steps.