Windows 10: Desktop icons not showing names

Discus and support Desktop icons not showing names in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My desktop icons are not showing name labels instead they display size, also in opening any folder, I have to always choose the name in the choose... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by ARAKDENN, Apr 16, 2019.

  1. ARAKDENN
    ARAKDENN Win User

    Desktop icons not showing names


    My desktop icons are not showing name labels instead they display size, also in opening any folder, I have to always choose the name in the choose details box.Desktop icons not showing names [​IMG]Desktop icons not showing names [​IMG]Desktop icons not showing names [​IMG]

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    ARAKDENN, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 2019
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  3. STURPE
    sturpe Win User
    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer


    My Desktop is showing icons as normal. But if I try to find what is on my desktop by using file manager, I cannot find the icon. I also checked under C;\user my name, public, default and no desktop listed on any of them. Any suggestions?
     
    sturpe, Apr 16, 2019
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  4. COTTONBALL
    cottonball Win User

    Desktop icons not showing names

    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, Apr 16, 2019
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