Windows 10: Desktop clutter

Discus and support Desktop clutter in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I don't want a cluttering mess of tiles for apps and programs that I don't even want. How do I get back to my own desktop, with icons that I actually... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ScottG8, Feb 24, 2019.

  1. SCOTTG8
    ScottG8 Win User

    Desktop clutter


    I don't want a cluttering mess of tiles for apps and programs that I don't even want. How do I get back to my own desktop, with icons that I actually chose and use? I had it all set up, then an update came through and ruined it!

    :)
     
    ScottG8, Feb 24, 2019
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  2. RAZARON
    razaron Win User

    desktop clutter question

    ive heard that having a cluttered desktop can slow down a computer. im confused as to what it slows down, although i can roughly figure out thats its the harddrive or ram+cpu or both.*Confused Desktop clutter :confused:

    if a cluttered desktop does slow a computer down then heres my desktop, is it bad?
     
    razaron, Feb 24, 2019
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  3. JPAULB
    jPaulB Win User
    Less clutter on the desktop


    Hi Everybody,

    I wonder if someone can help me figure this out.

    I use several desktop icons on a rather cluttered desktop. What I would really like to do is have a single icon that, when selected will open a sub-container that will list a 7 of my graphics program. Another icon would open yet again another sub-container with my 5 writing tools.

    ect and ect.

    Can this arrangement be done?

    Many Thanks,
    jPaul
     
    jPaulB, Feb 24, 2019
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  4. KARI
    Kari Win User

    Desktop clutter

    Less clutter on the desktop


    Right click an empty spot on desktop, select New > Folder:


    Desktop clutter [​IMG]


    Name the new folder as you wish, move desktop shortcuts to it. For instance, name one new folder as GFX Tools, another as Writing Tools and so on.
     
    Kari, Feb 24, 2019
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