Windows 10: My desktop has no icons, and whenever I open an app, it doesn’t show up on the windows.

Discus and support My desktop has no icons, and whenever I open an app, it doesn’t show up on the windows. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I’ve had this problem today, all I can do is try to restart my PC. Whenever I open any app, like Settings, it doesn’t show up, like it’s a minimized... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Birt{burt}, Jan 4, 2023.

  1. BIRT{BURT}
    Birt{burt} Win User

    My desktop has no icons, and whenever I open an app, it doesn’t show up on the windows.


    I’ve had this problem today, all I can do is try to restart my PC. Whenever I open any app, like Settings, it doesn’t show up, like it’s a minimized window. My icons are also gone. I don’t know how to fix the problem.

    :)
     
    Birt{burt}, Jan 4, 2023
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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, Jan 4, 2023
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  3. COTTONBALL
    cottonball Win User
    No icons on desktop after startup only

    EagleEye,

    Welcome to the forum!

    Have you tried toggling the Desktop icons on and off?

    • Right-click on an open area of the Desktop
    • Click: View
    • If Show Desktop icons is already checked, uncheck it.
    • Repeat the above steps a time or two.
    • Check: Show Desktop icons

    Desktop Icons - Hide or Show in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    If no go on the above, right-click on the empty Desktop, and create a file.

    Let us know if they come back on.
     
    cottonball, Jan 4, 2023
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  4. VICTAS2009
    Victas2009 Win User

    My desktop has no icons, and whenever I open an app, it doesn’t show up on the windows.

    Computer not showing desktop or start icon?

    My computer is not showing the desktop icons or the start menu bar... everytime I want to open something i have to use the windows task manager. anyone know why this happens? also when i want to open My Computer properties or something it says I'm missing the RUNDLL32.EXE
     
    Victas2009, Jan 4, 2023
    #4
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