Windows 10: restore desktop icons

Discus and support restore desktop icons in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have lost all my desk top icons and the Recycle Bin. I have tried to restore it from a backup, but it doesn't do anything... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by BarbD47, Sep 12, 2018.

  1. BarbD47 Win User

    restore desktop icons


    I have lost all my desk top icons and the Recycle Bin. I have tried to restore it from a backup, but it doesn't do anything

    :)
     
    BarbD47, Sep 12, 2018
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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 12, 2018
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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 12, 2018
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  4. restore desktop icons

    One account has desktop icons the other doesnt

    Hi,

    Thank you for the update on the issue and sorry for delayed response.

    Try the steps provided below and see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    • Click the Search button on the taskbar, type desktop icon in the empty box, and tap
      Show or hide common icons on the desktop in the list.
    • Choose a changed desktop icon (e.g. Network), and tap
      Restore Default
      button. After that, follow suit to restore other desktop icons.

    restore desktop icons select-network-icon-and-tap-restore-default.png

    • Tap OK to make the changes effective.

    Do keep us updated.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Sep 12, 2018
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