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After installation the desktop shortcut icon is wrong or missing

TYLER MONROE Updated by TYLER MONROE

If the icon appears but doesn't look right

Solution 1

  1. Restart the computer.
  2. If the problem persists, see Solution 2.

Solution 2

Follow these steps:

  1. Single-click the Windows desktop shortcut in question to highlight it
  2. Use the keyboard shortcut [ SHIFT + F10 ]
  3. Select Properties from the pop-up menu.
  4. A Properties window is displayed. Select the Shortcut tab, then click Change Icon.
  5. A Change Icon window is displayed. Select the correct icon, then click OK.
  6. If an Access Denied window is displayed, click Continue.
  7. Back on the Properties window click Apply (if enabled) then OK.
  8. The icon should now be correct.

If the icon is missing

  1. Press the windows key to pull up the Start Menu and find the CFS software in the program list (you may have to click "All Programs").
  2. Right-click on the program and select "Open file location" (this may be under "More").
  3. Use the keyboard shortcut [ SHIFT + F10 ].
  4. Select "Send to", then "Desktop (create shortcut)" from the pop-up menu.

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