Windows 10: Anyone know what this icon is for?

Discus and support Anyone know what this icon is for? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] submitted by /u/Call_Me_Bread [link] [comments] https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/ja5c5i/anyone_know_what_this_icon_is_for/ Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Call_Me_Bread, Oct 12, 2020.

  1. Anyone know what this icon is for?

    /u/Call_Me_Bread, Oct 12, 2020
    #1

  2. 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, Oct 12, 2020
    #2
  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Oct 12, 2020
    #3
  4. Arul_D Win User

    Anyone know what this icon is for?

    Search Box Reduced to Magnifying Glass Icon

    Hi,

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the settings to show the search icon.


    • Right click on the search bar

    • Click on search

    • Check show search icon
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help.
     
    Arul_D, Oct 12, 2020
    #4
Thema:

Anyone know what this icon is for?

Loading...
  1. Anyone know what this icon is for? - Similar Threads - Anyone icon

  2. anyone know how to active the touchpad? cause in mine, theres no a icon at keyboard that...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    anyone know how to active the touchpad? cause in mine, theres no a icon at keyboard that...: i cant move my touchpad and i think my little brother like press something who make my touchpad wont move https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/anyone-know-how-to-active-the-touchpad-cause-in/aafb41e8-ee64-41eb-ba2b-bf83bbe78b4e
  3. anyone know how to active the touchpad? cause in mine, theres no a icon at keyboard that...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    anyone know how to active the touchpad? cause in mine, theres no a icon at keyboard that...: i cant move my touchpad and i think my little brother like press something who make my touchpad wont move https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/anyone-know-how-to-active-the-touchpad-cause-in/aafb41e8-ee64-41eb-ba2b-bf83bbe78b4e
  4. does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page...: does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page full of them that then slowly remove themselves and then goes away.s...
  5. does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page...: does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page full of them that then slowly remove themselves and then goes away.s...
  6. does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page...

    in Windows 10 Customization
    does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page...: does anyone know what this icon is? when i click the up arrow in the task bar i get a page full of them that then slowly remove themselves and then goes away.s...
  7. Has anyone faced an issue, where when you click on a folder icon, then the folder in which...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Has anyone faced an issue, where when you click on a folder icon, then the folder in which...: Has anyone faced an issue, where when you click on a folder icon, then the folder in which you were two steps earlier opens up?Moreover, sometimes my Bluetooth icon disappears from the action tray, all troubleshooting provided on the internet would not work, but a restart...
  8. Has anyone faced an issue, where when you click on a folder icon, then the folder in which...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Has anyone faced an issue, where when you click on a folder icon, then the folder in which...: Has anyone faced an issue, where when you click on a folder icon, then the folder in which you were two steps earlier opens up?Moreover, sometimes my Bluetooth icon disappears from the action tray, all troubleshooting provided on the internet would not work, but a restart...
  9. Does anyone know what is happening with the yellow brown file box icons on the bottom left...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Does anyone know what is happening with the yellow brown file box icons on the bottom left...: I use Windows 11. Today I noticed on some of my files in file explorer have a yellow brown file box folder in the bottom left corner of the program icon pdf, word, excel and when I try to open one of those files with a double click of the mouse or right click and ask to open...
  10. Does anyone know what is happening with the yellow brown file box icons on the bottom left...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Does anyone know what is happening with the yellow brown file box icons on the bottom left...: I use Windows 11. Today I noticed on some of my files in file explorer have a yellow brown file box folder in the bottom left corner of the program icon pdf, word, excel and when I try to open one of those files with a double click of the mouse or right click and ask to open...