Windows 10: No desktop icons

Discus and support No desktop icons in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Used winreg and now all of my desktop icons are gone and I get a notice that says "file name, directory name, or volume syntax label is incorrect. Any... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Scott O'Hara1, Sep 26, 2023.

  1. No desktop icons


    Used winreg and now all of my desktop icons are gone and I get a notice that says "file name, directory name, or volume syntax label is incorrect. Any help would be appreciated.

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    Scott O'Hara1, Sep 26, 2023
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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, Sep 26, 2023
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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, Sep 26, 2023
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  4. No 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, Sep 26, 2023
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