Windows 10: changing what drive the desktop is stored in desktop

Discus and support changing what drive the desktop is stored in desktop in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I built my own computer and instaled an SSD and an HDD I put the system on the SSD so the system would run fast but it is only 250 GB SSD and the HDD... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by turtleblue1, May 31, 2019.

  1. changing what drive the desktop is stored in desktop


    I built my own computer and instaled an SSD and an HDD I put the system on the SSD so the system would run fast but it is only 250 GB SSD and the HDD is 4 TB I was wondering if I could change wich drive desktop is on and if i can make everything install on the HDD instead of the SSD so it does not get full and wanted to know if it would mess anything up like shortcuts and other stuff not working if I did if I could be told if it is possible or safe to do then how to do it the help would be much appreciated

    :)
     
    turtleblue1, May 31, 2019
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  2. Change the font of my desktop icons

    Hi Domi,

    Windows 10 make it easier for you to personalize your computer by going to the Settings app. Some options from Control Panel has been moved to the Settings app just to bring all the settings under one roof.

    To change your desktop font, you may follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Choose Personalization.
    • Select Themes.
    • Under Themes, select Theme settings.
    • On the left pane, click Change desktop icons.
    To change the font size of the icons on your desktop, refer to these steps:

    • Right-click on your desktop.
    • Click View.
    • Select the font size you prefer for your desktop icon.
    Should you have further questions, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, May 31, 2019
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  3. MCK
    mck Win User
    Cannot change desktop icon


    Sometimes a desktop icon changes from what it was to a plain white folder. Might be something I did but not sure what.

    To change it to the icon I want, I go:
    1. Rt-click icon > Properties > Change icon
    2. I select the icon I want from the thumbnails of icons.
    3. Click OK
    4. Click Apply
    But the icon does not change. It just stays looking like a white folder.
    HOWEVER, if I pin the icon to the taskbar, the icon on the taskbar does look like the icon I selected in step-2. So the change is registered with Win10 but the icon on the desktop just doesn't change.

    Any ideas on how to fix this?
     
  4. suraswami Win User

    changing what drive the desktop is stored in desktop

    Laptop or Desktop for Music production?

    So what I suggested is better then - Desktop.

    Now for the drives, gaming or any fast drive access machine I generally put in a fast 160 or 320 GB drive for OS and add couple of 500 GB drives in Raid 0 for speed. With the cheap drive prices I will suggest that route. Also will suggest him a SSD.

    Sound card - suggest me a good one.
     
    suraswami, May 31, 2019
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