Windows 10: Some shortcut icons disappeared

Discus and support Some shortcut icons disappeared in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have tried every solution I have seen posted...earlier today a number of my icons disappeared from my desktop. Seems like it's mostly the icons that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by BarbaraDudas, Aug 3, 2018.

  1. Some shortcut icons disappeared


    I have tried every solution I have seen posted...earlier today a number of my icons disappeared from my desktop. Seems like it's mostly the icons that shortcut to an internet website. I am running Windows 10 and I recently updated and have rebooted. I have tried to select show all icons but nothing is working. Help!

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    BarbaraDudas, Aug 3, 2018
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  2. Rule-R Win User

    Desktop shortcuts disappearing

    One of the computers i maintain has a few of the desktop shortcuts disappearing now and then. It runs windows 7, and has a shitload of shortcuts on the desktop.

    Any idea what might cause this?
     
    Rule-R, Aug 3, 2018
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  3. Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Aug 3, 2018
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  4. Some shortcut icons disappeared

    Blank shortcut icon GPU-Z

    I know I am quite late but as I was scrolling through I saw this post which happened to one of friend too. This sometimes happens with Windows. Usually a reboot will solve the problem. However if this doesn't, try setting the icon for the shortcut(right-click pinned icon, right-click program, left-click properties, select "change icon...") or refreshing it by switching to a different icon, applying it, and then reverting back to the original icon. Remove the shortcut from the taskbar and replace it with the start menu shortcut or simply drag the .exe file to the taskbar.
     
    lorraine walsh, Aug 3, 2018
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