Windows 10: Desktop Icons stopped showing

Discus and support Desktop Icons stopped showing in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I might need some help. When I started my PC today, all of the Icons went missing as shown in the Screenshots. I've been trying to find a solution,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/RetroDani, Dec 31, 2020.

  1. /U/RETRODANI
    /u/RetroDani Win User

    Desktop Icons stopped showing

    /u/RetroDani, Dec 31, 2020
    #1
  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, Dec 31, 2020
    #2
  3. VARDHAMAN SHETTI
    Vardhaman Shetti Win User
    desktop icons

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Please try below steps and check if it helps to stop rearranging desktop icon automatically.


          • Right click on
            desktop, click on View.

          • Uncheck Auto arrange icons.

    Hope this helps. If issue persists, please reply with information for further assistance. We will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Vardhaman Shetti, Dec 31, 2020
    #3
  4. COTTONBALL
    cottonball Win User

    Desktop Icons stopped showing

    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 31, 2020
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