Rebuild icon cache:
Run ie4uinit.exe -show from Command Prompt as Admin, then restart. iconpackager windows 11
| Issue | Workaround | |-------|-------------| | New context menu icons don’t change | Use classic context menu (Shift + right-click) or ignore. | | Taskbar/Start icons unchanged | No fix – these are controlled by Windows 11’s new shell. | | Some folder icons revert after Windows Update | Re-apply package or refresh icon cache. | | High DPI scaling makes icons blurry | Enable “Use large icons” in IconPackager settings. | Rebuild icon cache: Run ie4uinit
Because Windows 11 no longer uses "live folders" (folders that show a preview of their contents), some older icon packages designed for Windows 7 or 10 may not display exactly as intended. Some users have also reported "blank" icons for specific file types, which is often solved by using updated icon sets designed for modern high-resolution displays. Key Features for Windows 11 Users | | Some folder icons revert after Windows