How can I replace my missing Platinum icons?

Summary

This article will guide you through replacing the Platinum icons if they go missing.

More Information

If the Platinum icons are missing from your Desktop or the "Start" menu, you will need to either; click here to download the Platinum update file (Platwin.exe);or go to " My Computer Platinum drive (typically P:) SX SXUtils".

1. Double click on either "Platwin.exe" that has been downloaded, or "SXSetup.exe" located in the " My Computer Platinum drive (typically P:) SX SXUtils" folder.
   • If a message appears asking if you want to run the software, click [Run].
2. A screen should appear saying "Welcome to the Platinum Setup Wizard". Click the [No] button as you do not want to update Platinum.
3. The next screen will present you with a number of options.
   • Click to Tick the □ next to "Install Platinum shortcuts" and click [Next>].
4. A Green status bar will start and when complete you will get the message "Installation completed successfully at "Time" on "<Date>". Your Platinum icons will now be installed on the Desktop.
5. Click [Close] to close the installation program.

See also

• Downloading a Platinum Update
• How do I Set up Platinum Shortcuts on a new PC?
• How do I get rid of the "Unknown Publisher" message after a Windows update?
• How do I Stop Platinum Icons from Losing Their Image?

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