Windows 10: Random icon appeared on desktop

Discus and support Random icon appeared on desktop in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; While downloading files that might have contained malware, I noticed a screencast o' matic logo popping up on my desktop. It disappeared after a few... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/t_wolff, Feb 1, 2021.

  1. Random icon appeared on desktop


    While downloading files that might have contained malware, I noticed a screencast o' matic logo popping up on my desktop. It disappeared after a few seconds. Is it possible that someone hacked into my computer? How can I delete the program?

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    /u/t_wolff, Feb 1, 2021
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  2. Partzzz Win User

    Help! Random desktop scrollbar appeared


    Hi,
    After last night my icons were suddenly arranged as if in list mode (as if you had clicked ctrl+alt+6 on the desktop)
    now that its been put back, then this random scrollbar has appeared to the right and i cannot seem to get rid of it, please help !


    Random icon appeared on desktop [​IMG]


    Cheers,
    Patrick
     
    Partzzz, Feb 1, 2021
    #2
  3. 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, Feb 1, 2021
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  4. Random icon appeared on desktop

    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, Feb 1, 2021
    #4
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