icon cache in a folder

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I have a folder on my desktop that I keep about 25 files in, each with a
unique icon. When I open the folder the systems takes nearly 10 seconds to
display these files, but only the first time I open it. This discovery or
caching does not persist across a reboot. I do not notice this behavior on
any other folder on the computer, nor does the computer behave oddly or
slowly in any other way.

Is there a way that I can eliminate or reduce this icon discovery time, or
is this expected behavior?

The machine is a Dell B120 with 1.4GHz/1G running Windows XP SP3. Thank
you.

W.
 
Re: icon cache in a folder

1776 wrote:
> I have a folder on my desktop that I keep about 25 files in, each
> with a unique icon. When I open the folder the systems takes nearly
> 10 seconds to display these files, but only the first time I open it.
> This discovery or caching does not persist across a reboot. I do not
> notice this behavior on any other folder on the computer, nor does
> the computer behave oddly or slowly in any other way.
>
> Is there a way that I can eliminate or reduce this icon discovery
> time, or is this expected behavior?
>
> The machine is a Dell B120 with 1.4GHz/1G running Windows XP SP3. Thank
> you.

The "View" is selected as "Icons".
 
Re: icon cache in a folder

Some information for you:

To proceed: Go to: Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Show Hidden
File and Uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files.

Delete Icon Cache. It is located here:

IconCache.db
C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data

To clear and reset icon cache:

Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/Advanced. Use the item
drop box and choose Icon. Change the pixel number by one. Ok your way
out.

Increase Icon Cache (Line 121)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Correct/Repair the Icon View (Line 4)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Prevent Auto Folder/Icon Refresh (Line 157)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Tip:

Add Icon Cache Size to Folder Options/View (Line 166)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


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"1776" <nobody@null.net> wrote in message
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>I have a folder on my desktop that I keep about 25 files in, each with a
>unique icon. When I open the folder the systems takes nearly 10 seconds to
>display these files, but only the first time I open it. This discovery or
>caching does not persist across a reboot. I do not notice this behavior on
>any other folder on the computer, nor does the computer behave oddly or
>slowly in any other way.
>
> Is there a way that I can eliminate or reduce this icon discovery time, or
> is this expected behavior?
>
> The machine is a Dell B120 with 1.4GHz/1G running Windows XP SP3. Thank
> you.
>
> W.
>
 
Re: icon cache in a folder

Kelly wrote:
> Some information for you:
>
> To proceed: Go to: Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Show
> Hidden File and Uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files.
>
> Delete Icon Cache. It is located here:
>
> IconCache.db
> C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data
>
> To clear and reset icon cache:
>
> Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/Advanced. Use the item
> drop box and choose Icon. Change the pixel number by one. Ok your way
> out.
>
> Increase Icon Cache (Line 121)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Correct/Repair the Icon View (Line 4)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Prevent Auto Folder/Icon Refresh (Line 157)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Tip:
>
> Add Icon Cache Size to Folder Options/View (Line 166)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>
>
> "1776" <nobody@null.net> wrote in message
> news:%23Y7QK%23TGJHA.2456@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> I have a folder on my desktop that I keep about 25 files in, each
>> with a unique icon. When I open the folder the systems takes nearly
>> 10 seconds to display these files, but only the first time I open
>> it. This discovery or caching does not persist across a reboot. I
>> do not notice this behavior on any other folder on the computer, nor
>> does the computer behave oddly or slowly in any other way.
>>
>> Is there a way that I can eliminate or reduce this icon discovery
>> time, or is this expected behavior?
>>
>> The machine is a Dell B120 with 1.4GHz/1G running Windows XP SP3. Thank
>> you.
>>
>> W.

Resetting the icon cache did the trick. Nice.

W.
 
Re: icon cache in a folder

Great news, thanks for the feedback! :o)

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

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"1776" <nobody@null.net> wrote in message
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> Kelly wrote:
>> Some information for you:
>>
>> To proceed: Go to: Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Show
>> Hidden File and Uncheck Hide Protected Operating System Files.
>>
>> Delete Icon Cache. It is located here:
>>
>> IconCache.db
>> C:\Documents and Settings\<username>\Local Settings\Application Data
>>
>> To clear and reset icon cache:
>>
>> Right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/Advanced. Use the item
>> drop box and choose Icon. Change the pixel number by one. Ok your way
>> out.
>>
>> Increase Icon Cache (Line 121)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Correct/Repair the Icon View (Line 4)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Prevent Auto Folder/Icon Refresh (Line 157)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Tip:
>>
>> Add Icon Cache Size to Folder Options/View (Line 166)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>
>>
>> "1776" <nobody@null.net> wrote in message
>> news:%23Y7QK%23TGJHA.2456@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>> I have a folder on my desktop that I keep about 25 files in, each
>>> with a unique icon. When I open the folder the systems takes nearly
>>> 10 seconds to display these files, but only the first time I open
>>> it. This discovery or caching does not persist across a reboot. I
>>> do not notice this behavior on any other folder on the computer, nor
>>> does the computer behave oddly or slowly in any other way.
>>>
>>> Is there a way that I can eliminate or reduce this icon discovery
>>> time, or is this expected behavior?
>>>
>>> The machine is a Dell B120 with 1.4GHz/1G running Windows XP SP3. Thank
>>> you.
>>>
>>> W.
>
> Resetting the icon cache did the trick. Nice.
>
> W.
>
 
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