Windows 10: how do i get rid of desktop 1, new desktop icon on taskbar i just installed windows 11

in windows 11 how do i get rid of desktop 1 icon new desktop icon on taskbar

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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.

 

Problem with desktop icons

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This issue could be caused if the Desktop Icons are hidden.

1. May I know, if you are aware of any recent changes made to the system after which you are facing this issue?
2. Which version and edition of Windows is installed on the computer?

I suggest you go through this articleShow, hide, or
resize desktop icons follow the steps, if the icons are hidden, you should get it back.



If you want to pin any icon to desktop you can check

Pin apps and folders to the desktop or taskbar and you can easily access them from the desktop screen.



If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information.



Hope it helps.

Amit Sunar

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Will Windows 11 reestablish the "Show Desktop Icons" in the taskbar option?

Will Windows 11 reestablish the "Show Desktop Icons" in the taskbar option? The feature is available in Windows 10 but not 11. To be clear, it is the function where all your Desktop Program Icons, File Icons and any other Icons that appear on your Desktop can be seen in the Taskbar at the bottom of the screen the whole time. This gives you easy one click access to all your favorite programs and files all the time. Great feature and I don't know why you got rid of it!

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