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On a Windows XP-based computer, icons are displayed as a red X

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This article replaces 555361.

Problem description

On a Windows XP-based computer, when you open Control Panel, and then click User Accounts, all links under the Learn About menu appear as question mark [?] icons, or they appear as red X icons instead of the default icons.

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Cause

This occurs when the .ico association is corrupt.

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