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Discus and support Desktop and other folders shortcuts icons have "white paper" pasted on them not related to... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, Forgive me for being a newbie here... Not sure this is the right forum / category... I may or may not have deleted some folder and now all my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by GuyCarmon, Oct 4, 2020.

  1. GUYCARMON
    GuyCarmon Win User

    Desktop and other folders shortcuts icons have "white paper" pasted on them not related to...


    Hello,

    Forgive me for being a newbie here...

    Not sure this is the right forum / category...

    I may or may not have deleted some folder and now all my Desktop icons have some sort of a blank paper on top of them pls see attached.

    Start menu shortcuts are OK.

    HELP pls

    Sincerely,

    Guy

    Desktop and other folders shortcuts icons have "white paper" pasted on them not related to... 8fb08654-9c6c-4a62-afec-b7a8bafb008b?upload=true.jpg

    :)
     
    GuyCarmon, Oct 4, 2020
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  2. TCEBOB
    tcebob Win User

    White folder overlays on desktop folder shortcut icons

    Desktop and other folders shortcuts icons have "white paper" pasted on them not related to... [​IMG]

    It happened suddenly, today. I have 4 shortcuts on my desktop which I use to quickly save files to the various folders. I selected the Icons to make them look good and distinguish between them. After an upgrade they displayed white overlays which add nothing to their usefulness and look cruddy. I hope there's a way to get rid of them.

    They do not show in File Explorer or Total Commander thumbnail view, only on the desktop. I think they work like the shortcut arrows. Maybe they replace the arrows.

    I recently signed up as an Insider and currently using 161014. If there is a more appropriate forum please let me know.

    Addendum: I just made a shortcut to a program rather than a subdirectory. It, too, has the white blob. So it is a replacement for the arrow.
     
    tcebob, Oct 4, 2020
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  3. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User
    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Oct 4, 2020
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  4. MIK-DAV 1500
    mik-dav 1500 Win User

    Desktop and other folders shortcuts icons have "white paper" pasted on them not related to...

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, Oct 4, 2020
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