In this video, you’ll learn how to fix the black background on folder icons in File Explorer for all versions of Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7. If your folder icons are showing a strange black square or shadow behind them, this step-by-step tutorial will help you restore them to normal with quick and easy methods.
We cover several working solutions, including:
Clearing the icon cache
Deleting the thumbnail cache
Using disk cleanup tools
Resetting folder view settings
Changing folder icon manually
This problem often occurs due to corrupted system cache files or display rendering issues. Follow this guide to fix it in minutes.
🖥️ Applies to:
• Windows 11
• Windows 10
• Windows 8 / 8.1
• Windows 7
📌 Common Symptoms Fixed in This Video:
Folder icons with black boxes
Black background behind folder thumbnails
Folder image preview showing incorrectly
Corrupt folder icon cache in File Explorer
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