Windows 10: Can't click on some desktop icons

Discus and support Can't click on some desktop icons in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; All of a sudden today I can't click on any desktop icon on the far right of my screen even when I change display to monitor 1. If I try to drag an icon... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by MatthewAlford, May 9, 2022.

  1. Can't click on some desktop icons


    All of a sudden today I can't click on any desktop icon on the far right of my screen even when I change display to monitor 1. If I try to drag an icon from the left to the right, as soon as I get into that far right area on the screen I get this:Everything to the right of this I can't click on. If I have a tab open and it is full screen I can't click close tab x or minimize -. I can change the screen size and then move to my other monitor - where everything works.If I switch my main to #1 I have the exact same issues. I can open any of these programs via start or search - I just can't c

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    MatthewAlford, May 9, 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, May 9, 2022
    #2
  3. 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, May 9, 2022
    #3
  4. Can't click on some desktop icons

    Desktop Icons

    Hello Glenda,

    Share this information to assist you better.

    • Is the issue particular to the Comcast?
    • Have you installed all the pending updates?
    • Did you try changing icons of other shortcuts?
    Follow the steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1: Press Windows+I to open Settings panel, and click
    Personalization to access Personalization settings.

    Step 2: Tap Change desktop icons on the top left in the Personalization window.

    Step 3: In the Desktop Icon Settings window, select the icon of
    This PC and click Change Icon.

    Step 4: Choose a new icon from the list, and tap OK.

    Step 5: Click OK to confirm the change.

    Let us know the status of the issue.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, May 9, 2022
    #4
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