Most file icons in ~library invisible?

Hi,
Recently I installed OS10.8.2. Now I notice that most file icons in my user library are missing. Instead with each file there is just a white space on the left of the name. Even though I don't miss them terribly, it is a bit strange.
How can I get the icons back?

That sounds like LaunchServices data base may be corrupt. These are only cache files but can get corrupted. Launch /Utilities/Terminal and copy & paste this at the command line to rebuild LaunchServices: (be sure to copy the entire line it's a scroll)
Code:
/System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/LaunchServices.framework/Versions/A/Support/lsregister -kill -r -domain local -domain system -domain user
Then press return. Wait until terminal returns to the command line. Quit Terminal. After that, log out and back in or restart. Let us know
Or, use the free utiltiy OnyX to do the same via gui

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