Windows 10: I can't see my desktop icon after boot

Why can't see my desktop icon after boot?

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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.

 

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.

 

Desktop Icons arranging

Hi Ronnie,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I know how this concerns you, let me help you to resolve this issue.

This issue may occur due to incorrect settings or due to conflict between third party applications.

Please provide more information to help you better:

• 
  What is the make and model of the computer?
  
• 
  Have you made any recent changes to the computer?
  

• Are you facing this issue on a Local account or a Microsoft account?

I suggest you to sign out from the current user account, restart the computer and login to the
Admin account to check the status.

If issue still persists, I suggest you to perform the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1:

I would suggest you to try the steps and check if it helps.

• 
  Right-click on the
  desktop and click on View.
  
• 
  Uncheck the option Align icons to grid.
  
• 
  Check if the issue persists.
  

Method 2: Clean Boot

Perform a clean boot to check if any third party application is causing the issue, as clean boot helps in eliminating software conflicts. Follow these steps given in the link below to start the computer in clean boot

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Warning: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

Hope this information helps and let us know the status of the issue we will be glad to help you further.