Windows 10: Cannot click on anything except icons on the desktop

Discus and support Cannot click on anything except icons on the desktop in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello community. Lately I am encountering this weird bug thanks to which I cannot click on anything that is not desktop. I can launch programs via... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/divanpotatoe, Jan 23, 2020.

  1. Cannot click on anything except icons on the desktop


    Hello community.

    Lately I am encountering this weird bug thanks to which I cannot click on anything that is not desktop. I can launch programs via their shortcuts but when I click on their working window the computer bypasses them and clicks on the desktop instead, graying out any open program. I cannot click on the taskbar nor the task manager as well. The keyboard works without any problem tho so I can execute commands win 3.1 style. I tried changing the mouse too but it wasn't the case.

    Mind you, it doesn't happen all the time. First I thought it was caused by some service I turned off so I formatted my drive but the problem persists and I really have no idea why such behaviour exists.

    You people have any idea?

    Thanks in advance!

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    /u/divanpotatoe, Jan 23, 2020
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  2. Remove Linux Desktop Icons

    I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.
     
    Peter1986C, Jan 23, 2020
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  3. Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

    Hi Laurie,

    As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

    I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on view
    • Check the option auto arrange icons.
    Let us know if this helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Divya Murugan, Jan 23, 2020
    #3
  4. Cannot click on anything except icons on the desktop

    Desktop Icons

    Hello Glenda,

    Share this information to assist you better.

    • Is the issue particular to the Comcast?
    • Have you installed all the pending updates?
    • Did you try changing icons of other shortcuts?
    Follow the steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1: Press Windows+I to open Settings panel, and click
    Personalization to access Personalization settings.

    Step 2: Tap Change desktop icons on the top left in the Personalization window.

    Step 3: In the Desktop Icon Settings window, select the icon of
    This PC and click Change Icon.

    Step 4: Choose a new icon from the list, and tap OK.

    Step 5: Click OK to confirm the change.

    Let us know the status of the issue.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Jan 23, 2020
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