Windows 10: Desktop icons are gone only text shows

Discus and support Desktop icons are gone only text shows in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My computer only shows text for the desktop icons. It still works but it's get annoying that I can't see my icons. I've been looking at different... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by PhilipMullen, May 13, 2019.

  1. PHILIPMULLEN
    PhilipMullen Win User

    Desktop icons are gone only text shows


    My computer only shows text for the desktop icons. It still works but it's get annoying that I can't see my icons. I've been looking at different methods online, but nothing seems to work.

    :)
     
    PhilipMullen, May 13, 2019
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  2. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User

    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, May 13, 2019
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  3. MORRISON5891
    Morrison5891 Win User
    Missing Desktop Icon Text

    You can't rename or even create new folders, etc ... The icons are there I just took a screenshot to show what I was talking about. The icons are unclickable
     
    Morrison5891, May 13, 2019
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  4. COTTONBALL
    cottonball Win User

    Desktop icons are gone only text shows

    No icons on desktop after startup only


    EagleEye,

    Welcome to the forum!

    Have you tried toggling the Desktop icons on and off?

    • Right-click on an open area of the Desktop
    • Click: View
    • If Show Desktop icons is already checked, uncheck it.
    • Repeat the above steps a time or two.
    • Check: Show Desktop icons

    Desktop Icons - Hide or Show in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    If no go on the above, right-click on the empty Desktop, and create a file.

    Let us know if they come back on.
     
    cottonball, May 13, 2019
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