Windows 10: Some desktop icons are small inside boxes?

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  1. Some desktop icons are small inside boxes?

    /u/sleepypersona, Feb 7, 2021
    #1
  2. Ma. Lau Win User

    Small icons setting won't change

    I suggest that you change or uncheck Use small taskbar buttons by following the steps below:

    • Right-click the Taskbar.
    • Select Properties.
    • In the Taskbar tab make sure that Use small taskbar is
      uncheck
      .


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    • Click Apply and OK.
    If the issue still persists, you can change the size of desktop icons.

    • Right-click an empty space on the desktop.
    • Select View and choose either Large, Medium or Small icons.
    • Check if you can change the size of the taskbar button.
    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Ma. Lau, Feb 7, 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 7, 2021
    #3
  4. Some desktop icons are small inside boxes?

    Desktop icons

    Hi Simon,

    In order for us to address your concern about your desktop, kindly answer the following questions first:

    • Have you made any recent changes to your computer system prior to getting this issue?
    • Are you experiencing the same issue about your desktop icons being moved to the left of your screen after every Windows update?
    • What is the current build and version of your Windows 10? To get these information, please follow these steps:

    • Press Windows key + R.
    • Once the Run box appears, type Winver.
    • Press Enter.
    • A small window will appear, check for the version and the build.

    (You may need to update your device, kindly refer to this
    link
    for information about the Windows 10 update history as well as how to update your computer.)

    • Have you utilized the troubleshooting suggestions posted by Greg Carmack - Windows MVP and SpiritX MS MVP in this thread?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far?

    We look forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Jesrael Bor, Feb 7, 2021
    #4
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