That … May 24, 2016 at 15:26 UTC. OUTLOOK.EXE click on Pin to taskbar. I have tried deleting the iconcache.db (multiple times) but that did not correct the issue. Run the automated troubleshooter from the following article to remove all traces of the new Office installed Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. The icons in the task bar and on the desktop for Office programs are showing as the generic 'I don't know what this is' windows icon. View this "Best Answer" in the replies below ». On one PC I removed the Office shortcuts from the task bar and desktop and restored them directly from the Office folder and that did work for the programs but not the associated files. Which suite of Office 2013 did you purchase (Office 2013 Home ad Student, Office 2013 Home and Business etc.)? Click Restore my Shortcuts while Repairing. The associated files (word docs, for example) also show a generic icon. You need to copy the shortcuts from C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs to the C:\Users\Public\desktop. on the system. Another way to fix the Microsoft Office icons is to approach Office Tools and open Microsoft Office Picture Manager. The associated files (word docs, for example) also show a generic icon. This topic has been locked by an administrator and is no longer open for commenting. If yes, right click on The icons in the task bar and on the desktop for Office programs are showing as the generic 'I don't know what this is' windows icon. The programs still function normally. Office 2013 Icons - Download 663 Free Office 2013 icons @ IconArchive. If the Office taskbar shortcuts in Desktop mode have changed to blank white icons in Windows RT, use this Fix it to automatically fix the problem: IMPORTANT This Fix itonly applies to Windows RT devices that have the Update for Office Home & Student 2013 RT Preview (KB 2748583) installed from Windows Update. Click the Help option leading you to Detect and Repair in the drop-down menu. ask a new question. by Search more than 600,000 icons for Web & Desktop here. Note: If you are using a 64-bit operating system, save the fixit tool on the system and then run it from the saved location. Compare recent installed updates on a working and broken computer to see if there are any discrepancies. This is caused, in part, by the update in KB 2863911. 2. This thread is locked. Everywhere I look for outlook the icon is blank in Windows 8. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. i used iconexet software and got the icons. Follow the steps mentioned and check if it helps: Case 1: If you are able to open Outlook by clicking on the icon then the icon must be corrupt delete the icon and re-create the icon and check: To delete the icon: Track users' IT needs, easily, and with only the features you need. I have seen this happen on a couple of client computers last week and this week. on I haven't seen anything regarding this specific issue, but Microsoft tends to break stuff. Once the uninstallation is complete reboot the system and re-install Office 2013 program. I hope the above suggestion helps. we are deploying office but we do not have icons. Step 2: Uninstall Office 365 program and re-install it: If the above steps do not fix the issue then uninstall Office 2013 program and re-install it on the computer. With a little tweaking, the label "Outlook 2013" returned, but the Outlook icon remained missing. The programs still function normally. If you are unable to open Outlook by clicking on the icon then the Office installation must be corrupt, follow the steps mentioned and check if it helps: Refer the link mentioned to repair Office 2013 installation: http://office.microsoft.com/en-in/project-help/repair-or-remove-office-HA010357402.aspx. To continue this discussion, please I prefer GPOs for this, https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/1960312-batch-file-to-copy-desktop-shortcut. Could be a bad update. Let us know if you need any further assistance. It may be in English only. Joanna4242 If you are facing #blank or #white_icon problem in windows 10, then watch this video to get the normal icons back. : If you are using a 64-bit operating system, save the fixit tool on the system and then run it from the saved location. Following last week’s Office 2013’s updates, users began complaining that the Outlook icon on their Windows 8 Start screen was blank. Allow the licensing token to roam - Folder permissions? Trying repairing the program and rebooting? Under Office 15 folder check if Outlook icon appears fine.