Windows 10: Desktop shortcuts disappearing.

Discus and support Desktop shortcuts disappearing. in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; My desktop shortcuts are disappearing. It started last week. They didn't go all at once. They went randomly over the last week. Anyone else seeing this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by JosephMMJ, Jun 21, 2020.

  1. JosephMMJ Win User

    Desktop shortcuts disappearing.


    My desktop shortcuts are disappearing. It started last week. They didn't go all at once. They went randomly over the last week. Anyone else seeing this issue? Seems that it started after I had trouble with the latest Win 10 update.

    :)
     
    JosephMMJ, Jun 21, 2020
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  2. Rule-R Win User

    Desktop shortcuts disappearing

    One of the computers i maintain has a few of the desktop shortcuts disappearing now and then. It runs windows 7, and has a shitload of shortcuts on the desktop.

    Any idea what might cause this?
     
    Rule-R, Jun 21, 2020
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  3. Desktop Shortcut Icons

    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, Jun 21, 2020
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  4. Desktop shortcuts disappearing.

    Desktop shortcuts

    Shortcuts can "live" in two places:

    • In your own profile folder (C:\Users\Luke\Desktop). They are visible to you only.
    • In the public profile folder (C:\Users\Public\Desktop). They are visible to all users.
    You should now know why the deleted shortcut disappeared from both desktops.

    Deleting a shortcut does NOT delete the file or folder it refers to. I recommend you run some tests to confirm this.
     
    Frederik Long, Jun 21, 2020
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