Windows 10: missing or moved desktop icons

Discus and support missing or moved desktop icons in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; After almost every restart desktop icons disappear or only a few are shown all over the screen. How to regain them and to lock them in positions I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by klaro 1590, Oct 16, 2020.

  1. missing or moved desktop icons


    After almost every restart desktop icons disappear or only a few are shown all over the screen. How to regain them and to lock them in positions I have set them?

    :)
     
    klaro 1590, Oct 16, 2020
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  2. Desktop icons

    Greg,

    I deleted IconCache but when I went to see if it worked by moving an icon on my desktop and then right clicked to refresh, the icon did not move back. It seems like there is a step missing where I need to save the positions of the icons on my desktop. Any
    other suggestions?

    Lou
     
    LouisPadula, Oct 16, 2020
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  3. qubit Win User
    Desktop Icon Keeps On Moving

    That's because your resolution is changing each time. To test, try setting to 1024x768, arrange a couple of icons and then restart the PC. As long as the resolution after startup is still 1024x768, then the icons won't move. Trust me. *Wink missing or moved desktop icons ;)
     
    qubit, Oct 16, 2020
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  4. missing or moved desktop icons

    Missing desktop icons

    Hi,

    In order for us to address your concern about the missing desktop icons, kindly answer the following questions first:

    • Have you made any recent changes to your computer system prior to getting this issue?
    • What is the current version and build of your Windows 10? To get these information follow these steps:

    • Press Windows key + R.
    • Once the Run box appears, type Winver.
    • Press Enter.
    • A small window will appear which will show these information.

    (You may need to update your Windows computer, please refer to this
    support link
    to get information about Windows update history as well as how to update your device.)

    • Aside from doing the commands above, what are other troubleshooting steps have you taken for your missing desktop icons issue?

    We look forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, Oct 16, 2020
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