Windows 10: Loss of desktop icons

Discus and support Loss of desktop icons in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Something happened to my desktop icons when I replugged my speaker system. I lost all my desktop icons. What replaced my icons on the desktop were... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by CathyMiller5, Nov 11, 2019.

  1. Loss of desktop icons


    Something happened to my desktop icons when I replugged my speaker system. I lost all my desktop icons. What replaced my icons on the desktop were all the apps that use to be stored on the Microsoft icon located at the bottom left of my screen. I have read all the threads in regard to this problem and have tried everything to get them back. I have tried to go to the command prompt through run and it won't even recognize me as administrator. In order to do anything I have to work my way through various screens just to get to any controls. Even when I hit the search button, it won't let me search the computer.

    I am at my wits end and may need some outside help but having some confidential financial info on my computer, I don't trust anyone to work on it.

    :)
     
    CathyMiller5, Nov 11, 2019
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  2. 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, Nov 11, 2019
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  3. 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, Nov 11, 2019
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  4. Loss of desktop icons

    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, Nov 11, 2019
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