Microsoft Office 365 icons missing in Windows Explorer

In my experience, Microsoft Office 365 icons are missing in Windows Explorer, causing frustration and confusion for users.

Identifying the Problem

If you are facing the issue of Microsoft Office 365 icons missing in Windows Explorer, try resetting the icon cache. To do this, open File Explorer and navigate to C: \Users\YourUsername\AppData\Local. In this folder, look for IconCache. db and delete it. Restart your computer to see if the icons reappear.

If this doesn’t work, check if the icons are hidden by going to View in File Explorer and making sure that the “Hidden items” option is checked. Additionally, try reinstalling Microsoft Office 365 to see if that resolves the issue.

Understanding the Cause

If you are facing the issue of Microsoft Office 365 icons missing in Windows Explorer, the cause might be due to a corrupted icon cache. To resolve this issue, you can try rebuilding the icon cache by following these steps:

First, press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type in “cmd” and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.

Next, type the following commands in the Command Prompt window:
ie4uinit.exe -show
taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F
DEL /A /Q “%localappdata%\IconCache.db”
shutdown /r /f /t 00

After executing these commands, restart your computer and check if the icons have reappeared in Windows Explorer.

Implementing the Solution

• Check if the icons are hidden:

  • Right-click on an empty space in Windows Explorer.
  • Select View and then Options.
  • Go to the View tab and make sure Show hidden files, folders, and drives is selected.
  • Click Apply and then OK.

• Reset the icon cache:

  • Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc.
  • Scroll down and find Windows Explorer.
  • Right-click on Windows Explorer and select Restart.
  • Check if the icons are now visible in Windows Explorer.

• Run the System File Checker:

  • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
  • Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  • Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.

Seeking Further Information

If you are seeking further information on resolving the issue of Microsoft Office 365 icons missing in Windows Explorer, there are a few steps you can take. First, try restarting your computer to see if the icons reappear. If that doesn’t work, you can try rebuilding the icon cache by following these steps: open File Explorer, go to the View tab, and check the box next to “Hidden items.

” Then navigate to C: \Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local. Delete the file named “IconCache. db” and restart your computer.

This should help restore the missing icons in Windows Explorer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are my Microsoft Office icons not showing up?

Your Microsoft Office icons may not be showing up because the icon cache database in Windows is damaged. Deleting this file may resolve the issue.

How do I get Office 365 icons on my desktop?

To get Office 365 icons on your desktop, you can click the Windows key and browse to the Office program you want. Then, right-click the program name, select Open file location, right-click the program name again, and click Send To > Desktop (Create shortcut).

Where are icons in Office 365?

Icons in Office 365 can be found in the Microsoft 365 web apps, specifically in PowerPoint. To access icons, simply select Insert > Icons and search for or browse through the options available.

Why have my Office apps disappeared?

Your Office apps may have disappeared if you recently repaired or uninstalled Office, such as during an online repair. Reinstalling Office on the same machine should be a simple fix.

Andrew Walker