Windows 10: Desktop Shortcut Icons

Discus and support Desktop Shortcut Icons in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Made a desktop shortcut for spotify on my laptop. Turned the computer off and when I came back to it the spotify icon had disappeared and was replaced... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by froomzy, May 5, 2020.

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    Desktop Shortcut Icons


    Made a desktop shortcut for spotify on my laptop. Turned the computer off and when I came back to it the spotify icon had disappeared and was replaced by blank sheet. How can I get the icon back and stop this from happening in the future?

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    froomzy, May 5, 2020
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    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, May 5, 2020
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    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, May 5, 2020
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    Desktop Icons

    Hello Glenda,

    Share this information to assist you better.

    • Is the issue particular to the Comcast?
    • Have you installed all the pending updates?
    • Did you try changing icons of other shortcuts?
    Follow the steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1: Press Windows+I to open Settings panel, and click
    Personalization to access Personalization settings.

    Step 2: Tap Change desktop icons on the top left in the Personalization window.

    Step 3: In the Desktop Icon Settings window, select the icon of
    This PC and click Change Icon.

    Step 4: Choose a new icon from the list, and tap OK.

    Step 5: Click OK to confirm the change.

    Let us know the status of the issue.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, May 5, 2020
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