Windows 10: Desktop Icons not showing up, just words

Discus and support Desktop Icons not showing up, just words in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; [ATTACH] This is what my desktop looks like, all icons are just words, it is the same in my files as well. I have restarted my computer countless... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by NathanSarocco, Dec 3, 2020.

  1. Desktop Icons not showing up, just words


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    This is what my desktop looks like, all icons are just words, it is the same in my files as well. I have restarted my computer countless times and nothing works, please help me!

    :)
     
    NathanSarocco, Dec 3, 2020
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  2. 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, Dec 3, 2020
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  3. 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, Dec 3, 2020
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  4. Desktop Icons not showing up, just words

    Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

    Hi Laurie,

    As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

    I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on view
    • Check the option auto arrange icons.
    Let us know if this helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Divya Murugan, Dec 3, 2020
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