Icons for devices and printers not showing in Control Panel

James Heisig 0 Reputation points
2024-10-19T07:41:23.6633333+00:00

The Icon format for "Devices and Printers" in the Control Panel seems to have disappeared from Windows 11:

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  1. Mohammad Sartaj Khan 150 Reputation points
    2024-10-21T12:54:10.4866667+00:00

    Hi James ,

    Please check the check one icon for that printer.

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  2. Mohammad Sartaj Khan 150 Reputation points
    2024-10-21T14:41:57.3766667+00:00

    Hi James,

    Please try to use the tick one printer.

    Note : Please confirm if the issue solved.

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  3. James Heisig 0 Reputation points
    2024-10-21T23:29:23.6966667+00:00

    I am sorry, but I cannot make sense of the answer. The fault is probably mine, because I did not explain myself clearly enough. When I choose "Printers & Drivers" from the Control Panel, instead of getting the image in my original question, I get only the one below. I want to old page, with the icons, since it was more convenient.

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  4. Daisy Zhou 25,061 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-10-22T07:41:02.0133333+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot this issue:

    1. Run the Printer Troubleshooter: Open the Settings app, go to "Update & Security," then "Troubleshoot," and select "Printer Troubleshooter." This can help identify and fix common printer issues
    2. Update Printer Drivers: Ensure that your printer drivers are up to date. You can do this by visiting the printer manufacturer's website or using a software updater tool
    3. Power Cycle the Printer: Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on. This can sometimes resolve connectivity issue
    4. Reinstall Printer Drivers.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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  5. James Heisig 0 Reputation points
    2024-10-22T23:11:51.0766667+00:00

    Sorry, but the answer provided is to another question, not mine. I appreciate the effort, but ...

    If anyone is following this, could I ask you to read the original question and ignore the above responses.

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