Windows 10: Can I recover and reinstall all old desktop icons and programs after doing a fresh install...

So I’m using a recovery tool program and I found many programs in different files that I need and want but I was wondering if there’s a quicker way to ONLY RECOVER JUST DESKTOP ICONS & PROGRAMS from the old ssd? I would like to leave all unnecessary files off and JUST the old programs and move them to my new windows 11. P. S I’m using the same old SSD. Thank you very much.

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Is it possible to keep that fresh install feel?

Install OS and programs to SSD, install everything, downloads etc on a big HDD. Keep defrag on automatic daily, and c-clean every weeks end to remove temporary files.
NEVER click create desktop icon.
Still that fresh install feeling after a year *Toast :toast:

NOTE: you dont need a desktop shortcut to avast, you have a system tray icon for that. I havent used desktop icons in 2 years!

 

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

 

GPU-Z Program Icon Submission

Suggestion to have an option to change Notification Area icon this way too.
Suggestion to finally have proper separate Options window like most (all?) Windows programs do.