Windows 10: Desktop icons not working

Discus and support Desktop icons not working in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My desktop icons, start button and folders are not opening when I click on them. When I click the cursor spins for a second or two and then nothing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by tiffanysylvester, Sep 11, 2020.

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    tiffanysylvester Win User

    Desktop icons not working


    My desktop icons, start button and folders are not opening when I click on them. When I click the cursor spins for a second or two and then nothing happens. I have restarted several times and that has not helped.

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    tiffanysylvester, Sep 11, 2020
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