Windows 10: My Desktop icons have a black box on them where the shortcut arrow normally is

Discus and support My Desktop icons have a black box on them where the shortcut arrow normally is in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I spoke via live chat and the operator took control of my pc and fixed the issue, the fix lasted maybe 2 days then it reverted right back to black... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Hayden P16, Sep 9, 2024.

  1. My Desktop icons have a black box on them where the shortcut arrow normally is


    I spoke via live chat and the operator took control of my pc and fixed the issue, the fix lasted maybe 2 days then it reverted right back to black squares again. hopefully someone can help fix this.

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    Hayden P16, Sep 9, 2024
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My Desktop icons have a black box on them where the shortcut arrow normally is

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