Windows 10: Some icons not showing on desktop

Discus and support Some icons not showing on desktop in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I use Snipping Tool to take a partial screen shot, I like to save the file on to the desktop because I'm using them temporarily. After saving,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Michael Pelli, Aug 18, 2022.

  1. Some icons not showing on desktop


    When I use Snipping Tool to take a partial screen shot, I like to save the file on to the desktop because I'm using them temporarily. After saving, there's no icon for it on the desktop. If I use File Explorer to view the desktop folder, the file is there, but still no icon on the desktop.If I right-click on the desktop, select View, then uncheck "Show Desktop Icons," it will make everything disappear -- then I go back in an re-check "Show Desktop Icons," and everything is there including my saved file. I just can't get it to show up without turning all icons off then back on!

    :)
     
    Michael Pelli, Aug 18, 2022
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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, Aug 18, 2022
    #2
  3. No icons on desktop after startup only

    EagleEye,

    Welcome to the forum!

    Have you tried toggling the Desktop icons on and off?

    • Right-click on an open area of the Desktop
    • Click: View
    • If Show Desktop icons is already checked, uncheck it.
    • Repeat the above steps a time or two.
    • Check: Show Desktop icons

    Desktop Icons - Hide or Show in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    If no go on the above, right-click on the empty Desktop, and create a file.

    Let us know if they come back on.
     
    cottonball, Aug 18, 2022
    #3
  4. Some icons not showing on desktop

    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, Aug 18, 2022
    #4
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