Application icons missing in Programs and Features

Question

Basically, applications icons are missing in Control Panel's Programs and Features section.

Weirdly enough, they are present in Settings > Apps > Installed apps...

Except Discord for some reason... I have already re-installed it via Microsoft Store but the issue still remains.I have raised this issue on another similar topic but since didn't receive any response, asking this question again.

So, how do I fix this issue?

Answer 1

Hello again, and thanks for the detailed info — that actually helps a lot. Based on what you have said, let's try this fix:

This is still in Registry Editor, but I will explain it in a very detailed manner.

For Discord:

1. Press Win + R key
2. Type regedit
3. Hit Enter
4. Click Yes
5. See picture below, the red box is the search bar, type: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Discord
6. See picture below, right-click the empty space, select New > String Value, and name it DisplayIcon.
7. Double-click DisplayIcon and paste the path to the Discord icon. It will look something like this (ensure you replace with your actual Windows username): C:\Users\YOUR_USERNAME\AppData\Local\Discord\app.ico

Note: Your Windows username refers to the folder name under C:\Users you can search this in the search bar in File Explorer (Press Win + E key).

1. Once done, click OK.
2. Finally, check Settings to verify if it worked.

I’ll continue checking the remaining affected applications. For now, please try this solution and let me know if it works.

Answer 2

Hello, I'm Quinn and here to help!

May I know what troubleshooting steps you have already tried? Also, does this issue affect all programs in Programs and Features, or only certain entries such as the ASUS and Autodesk applications shown in your screenshot? Please choose one affected program (for example, ASUS Smart Display Control) and kindly do the following:

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall If you do not find the program there, also check: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
3. Locate the uninstall key for the affected application.
4. Please provide the values for the following entries:
   1. DisplayName
   2. DisplayIcon
   3. UninstallString

Alternatively, you can send a screenshot of the registry key and its values. This will help determine the cause. Thank you.