Windows 10: Desktop icons not showing up.

Discus and support Desktop icons not showing up. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; When I go to my desktop, all of the icons are gone and that white-ish box on the top left of the screen is then there, I don't know what it could be.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Mees L, Sep 1, 2021.

  1. Mees L Win User

    Desktop icons not showing up.


    When I go to my desktop, all of the icons are gone and that white-ish box on the top left of the screen is then there, I don't know what it could be. Has anybody had this before/knows how to fix it?

    :)
     
    Mees L, Sep 1, 2021
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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, Sep 1, 2021
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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, Sep 1, 2021
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  4. Desktop icons not showing up.

    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, Sep 1, 2021
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