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WINNT folder is no longer a folder

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This is a Windows NT 4 Workstation and the WINNT folder is no longer a folder. It looks like a Windows Icon. Is there a way to fix this without reloading the OS. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
 
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two options:

1. It is a folder but the icon has changed - trash the icon cache.
2. You have a virus.

Check: go to cmd. cd /winnt and see what happens. If it goes in, you need to change the icon. If it says it isn't a folder, you'll ned to reinstall. My guess would be the iconcache.
 
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Thank you. I know it is not a virus. I will try your idea and will let you know. Thank you again.
 
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