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IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe. SYMPTOMSAfter you upgrade your computer from Windows 95 to Windows 98, most or all of the icons on the desktop may be replaced with generic Windows icons. CAUSEThis behavior can occur if you perform the upgrade and Symantec's Norton Utilities is installed. RESOLUTIONWARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that
may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot
guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor
can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shellex\IconHandler MORE INFORMATIONIn most cases, this issue affects the shortcuts on the desktop that point to *.exe files. REFERENCESAdditional query words: flying my
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