Windows 10: Desktop icons are a blank sheet?

Discus and support Desktop icons are a blank sheet? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello, my desktop icons are just a blank sheet of paper, when I try to open them I have to select something I want to open it with. There is then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Grenzee, Jul 28, 2020.

  1. Grenzee Win User

    Desktop icons are a blank sheet?


    Hello, my desktop icons are just a blank sheet of paper, when I try to open them I have to select something I want to open it with.

    There is then only Paint etc..

    Request for help

    LG

    :)
     
    Grenzee, Jul 28, 2020
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  2. O0mix0O Win User
    O0mix0O, Jul 29, 2020
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  3. Juzar_Ali Win User
    Freely moving desktop icons in windows 10

    Hi,

    I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Right click on the blank space on desktop.
    • Click on View.
    • Uncheck Align icons to grid.

    Hope this helps. Please get back to us if you need any other assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Jul 29, 2020
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  4. Desktop icons are a blank sheet?

    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, Jul 29, 2020
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