Windows 10: Can't create desktop icons

Discus and support Can't create desktop icons in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have an enterprise-managed laptop which had a disk crash, and IT installed a fresh enterprise image of Windows 10 . The laptop shows desktop icons... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by PeterHolmesNY, Apr 20, 2024.

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    Can't create desktop icons


    I have an enterprise-managed laptop which had a disk crash, and IT installed a fresh enterprise image of Windows 10 . The laptop shows desktop icons when connected to the enterprise network. I want to be able to have full use this laptop when not connected to the work network, but when not connected to the network I only have a Recycle Bin desktop icon , and can not add any new icons to the desktop. Desktop and files are populated I assume from my network share. When not connected to the enterprise server, right clicking on desktop, "New", to create new folder, shortcut, etc generates "Could n

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