Windows 10: lost my desktop icons

Discus and support lost my desktop icons in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; lost my original desktop and the icons, need help please to get back to original windows 10 and icons... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Monkey BusinessInc., Dec 19, 2018.

  1. MONKEY BUSINESSINC.
    Monkey BusinessInc. Win User

    lost my desktop icons


    lost my original desktop and the icons, need help please to get back to original windows 10 and icons

    :)
     
    Monkey BusinessInc., Dec 19, 2018
    #1
  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, Dec 19, 2018
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  3. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User
    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, Dec 19, 2018
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  4. DARLEEN PEN
    Darleen Pen Win User

    lost my desktop icons

    Lost desktop icons

    Hi,

    Misconfiguration in Windows Settings is the usual cause why the desktop icons are missing. If you did not manually delete the icons, you can try the following steps to be able to view the icons on your desktop.

    • Right-click on your desktop.
    • Click on View.
    • Make sure that the Show desktop icons option is checked.

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    If the same issue persists, you can restore your Windows 10 by using the system restore point. Visit this
    link for further information about the recovery options in Windows 10. Follow the steps under Restore from a system restore
    point.

    If further assistance is needed, we are here to help.
     
    Darleen Pen, Dec 19, 2018
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