Windows 10: How to Create Icons For Desktop and Documents?

Discus and support How to Create Icons For Desktop and Documents? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; When I was on Windows 7, I had created icons for my desktop and one for My Documents which I placed in the taskbar. They stayed there when it upgraded... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by 123pugsy, Oct 8, 2020.

  1. 123PUGSY
    123pugsy Win User

    How to Create Icons For Desktop and Documents?


    When I was on Windows 7, I had created icons for my desktop and one for My Documents which I placed in the taskbar.
    They stayed there when it upgraded to WIN10.
    I now have a new system and NEED them back.
    I can't find the website as there are so many hits now with the search words used.


    Anyone know how to do this in Win10?

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    Here' the icons I had made. "X" is for Documents and desktop is for, well, desktop of course.
    Click the X and a new window opens each time.


    How to Create Icons For Desktop and Documents? [​IMG]


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    I figured out how to get a Documents icon, (the X) and a desktop icon. However the desktop icon does not take me to the official Desktop, it takes me to the file desktop. If that makes any sense......I like to go to the real desktop where I have a nice background pic.



    How to Create Icons For Desktop and Documents? [​IMG]

    :)
     
    123pugsy, Oct 8, 2020
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  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, Oct 8, 2020
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  3. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User
    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, Oct 8, 2020
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  4. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User

    How to Create Icons For Desktop and Documents?

    Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

    Hi Laurie,

    As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

    I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on view
    • Check the option auto arrange icons.
    Let us know if this helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Divya Murugan, Oct 8, 2020
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