LyXProgram icon does not appear (Windows)

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andrelyx
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Program icon does not appear (Windows)

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Hi, I have downloaded the most recent version of LyX: LyX 2.3.7 (2023-01-01), CMake Build.

The program runs, but the program icon for the file extension does not appear in Windows Explorer. LyX is set as default program for .lyx extensions.

How do I make Explorer to show the program icon of LyX for the .lyx extensions?

LyX: LyX 2.3.7 (2023-01-01), CMake Build
System: Windows 11 Pro, Version 23H2

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Stef Pillaert
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Program icon does not appear (Windows)

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No idea, I have exactly the same issue. A long time ago, I didn't have this problem, if I remember correctly...
Stef Pillaert
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Program icon does not appear (Windows)

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.. but when I go to "properties", the icon DOES show, see screenshot below:
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Even a simple right-click in file explorer, shows the icon, inviting me to "open" the file with LyX. Strange...
andrelyx
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Program icon does not appear (Windows)

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Stef Pillaert wrote:No idea, I have exactly the same issue. A long time ago, I didn't have this problem, if I remember correctly...
Correct. In previous installations of LyX, the icon showed correctly in Explorer, which is very useful to identify the file. It is with a new installation, in a different computer, that it happened. I would like to fix it.
andrelyx
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This problem is a known bug and has been fixed in the upcoming versions of LyX 2.3.8 and 2.4.0. So, it is a matter of waiting for the update.
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andrelyx wrote:This problem is a known bug and has been fixed in the upcoming versions
Thank you for the information!

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