How to Fix Desktop Icons Showing Firefox Logo After Changing Keyboard on Windows 10

After changing your keyboard settings on Windows 10, you may notice that your desktop icons are showing the Firefox logo instead of their usual icons. This can be a bit confusing, but don't worry! In this article, we will guide you through the steps to fix this issue and restore your desktop icons to their correct appearance.

Step 1: Restart Your Computer

The first and simplest step to try is restarting your computer. Sometimes, a simple restart can fix many issues, including this one. So go ahead and restart your computer and check if the desktop icons are back to normal.

Step 2: Rebuild the Icon Cache

If restarting your computer didn't resolve the issue, the next step is to rebuild the icon cache. The icon cache is a file that stores the icons for all the files and programs on your computer. Sometimes, this file can become corrupted, leading to incorrect icons being displayed. Here's how you can rebuild the icon cache:

1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows + E on your keyboard.
2. Navigate to the following directory: %userprofile%\AppData\Local
3. Locate the file named IconCache.db and delete it. You may need to enable the option to show hidden files and folders in order to see this file.
4. Once you've deleted the IconCache.db file, restart your computer.

After the restart, Windows will automatically rebuild the icon cache, and your desktop icons should now display their correct icons.

Step 3: Reset Folder View Settings

If the issue still persists, you can try resetting the folder view settings for your desktop. Here's how:

1. Right-click on an empty area of your desktop and select Personalize from the context menu.
2. In the Personalization settings window, click on Themes in the left sidebar.
3. Scroll down and click on the Desktop icon settings link.
4. In the Desktop Icon Settings window, click on the Restore Default button.
5. Click OK to save the changes.

After following these steps, your desktop icons should be back to normal with their correct icons.

If none of these steps resolved the issue, it's possible that there may be a more complex problem at play. In such cases, it's recommended to seek assistance from a technical support professional who can help diagnose and fix the issue.

Conclusion

Changing your keyboard settings on Windows 10 can sometimes lead to your desktop icons showing the Firefox logo instead of their usual icons. However, by following the steps outlined in this article, you should be able to fix this issue and restore your desktop icons to their correct appearance.