Windows 10: Desktop icons

Discus and support Desktop icons in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I am new to the forum and I am OLD so bear with me I have a about 15 icons on the desk top =], two of them have a blue and orange sheild in the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by scarab, Jan 2, 2016.

  1. SCARAB
    scarab Win User

    Desktop icons


    I am new to the forum and I am OLD so bear with me

    I have a about 15 icons on the desk top =], two of them have a blue and orange sheild in the lower right corner
    what does that mean ?
    using windows 10 by the way

    :)
     
    scarab, Jan 2, 2016
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  2. E FOR EXCEL
    E for Excel Win User

    copying to disc

    In Windows 10 the My Computer icon is called “This PC”.

    If this icon is missing in your computer -

    Right-click on the desktop and choose Personalize, then click on “Change Desktop Icons” on the left-hand side of the screen

    In the Desktop Icons panel you can choose which of the built-in icons to show on the desktop: > Check Computer
     
    E for Excel, Jan 2, 2016
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  3. CICERO564
    Cicero564 Win User
    Windows 10 Desktop Icons Re-Arrange - Possible way to restore.

    My desktop icons have, intermittently, re-arranged to the left of the screen, more than a few times, very annoying.

    Try these steps:

    Right click on an empty part of the desktop.

    Select View.

    Ensure both Auto Arrange Icons & Align Icons to Grid are unchecked.

    Uncheck Show desktop icons. (Desktop icons should disappear)

    Re-Check Show desktop icons

    In my case, the desktop icons re-appeared and in their prior locations.

    Good luck.
     
    Cicero564, Jan 2, 2016
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  4. CLIFF S
    Cliff S New Member

    Desktop icons

    Do you mean this?(by yellow arrow)

    Desktop icons [​IMG]


    That just means you need to give elevated(admin) privileges to run.
     
    Cliff S, Jan 2, 2016
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  5. SCARAB
    scarab Win User
    yes
    elevated(admin) privileges to run.     And that means what ? BESIDES RUN AS ADMINISTER
     
    scarab, Jan 2, 2016
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  6. CLIFF S
    Cliff S New Member
    Cliff S, Apr 4, 2018
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