Windows 10: Icons from my desktop computer are appearing on my laptop

I have a new Windows 11 laptop and an older Windows 10 desktop. For some reason the desktop icons from my desktop keep appearing on the laptop. If I delete them, shortly they start appearing again. I searched the settings looking for something that may be causing this but I did not find anything. How do I get this to stop?

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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.

 

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.

 

Desktop icons

Hi Simon,

In order for us to address your concern about your desktop, kindly answer the following questions first:

• Have you made any recent changes to your computer system prior to getting this issue?
  
• Are you experiencing the same issue about your desktop icons being moved to the left of your screen after every Windows update?
  
• What is the current build and version of your Windows 10? To get these information, please follow these steps:
  

• Press Windows key + R.
• Once the Run box appears, type Winver.
• Press Enter.
• A small window will appear, check for the version and the build.

(You may need to update your device, kindly refer to this
link for information about the Windows 10 update history as well as how to update your computer.)

• Have you utilized the troubleshooting suggestions posted by Greg Carmack - Windows MVP and SpiritX MS MVP in this thread?
  
• What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far?

We look forward to your response.

Regards.