Windows 10: Applications/Icons Disappeared From Desktop

Hi -

So recently I logged into my computer and half of my desktop was empty. All of the folders, images, text files, etc. were gone and I am not sure how to get them back. I ran a virus check to see if that was the issue, but that was not the case. I also checked my computer for corrupted files and that also was a negative. As far as I know, only the files on my desktop are now gone. I was able to restore the folders and I tried to search for the text files I had, but so far I've come up with nothing. I have already searched for .txt files and exactly what I had named one file specifically. Now I am out of ideas. One thing that I noticed when I logged into my computer was that there was a new file labeled livesomething which my friend told me was an update file. It is now gone and I for sure haven't downloaded anything recently onto my computer. Is there a way I can restore everything to the way it was or at least find my notepad files?

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Desktop Icons disappeared

Hi Kinsley,

• Are you referring to the desktop icons?
• When did the icons disappear? Did you make any changes to the system Settings?

It's possible that your device is in Tablet mode. I suggest you to turn it off and check if the icons appear. To do so, select the
Action center icon on the taskbar (the little message box next to the date and time), and then select
Tablet mode to turn it on or off.

Also refer the following thread which discusses about a similar issue.

Windows 10 - Desktop icons disappeared - I may have hit something that is causing my problem

Hope this helps. Keep us updated with the status of the issue to continue assisting you further.

Thank you.

 

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.

 

Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

I can only suggest that you
1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

Denis