Windows 10: Turning off desktop file icon preview.

Discus and support Turning off desktop file icon preview. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm trying to make files I save to my desk top (not short cuts) have a default icon per file type and not the file preview. EX I have sever AutoCad... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by brucetannner, Jun 19, 2019.

  1. BRUCETANNNER
    brucetannner Win User

    Turning off desktop file icon preview.


    I'm trying to make files I save to my desk top (not short cuts) have a default icon per file type and not the file preview. EX I have sever AutoCad DWGs on my desk top. I don't want to see the file preview i just want the default icon for a DWG.

    :)
     
    brucetannner, Jun 19, 2019
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  2. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User

    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, Jun 19, 2019
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  3. STURPE
    sturpe Win User
    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer


    My Desktop is showing icons as normal. But if I try to find what is on my desktop by using file manager, I cannot find the icon. I also checked under C;\user my name, public, default and no desktop listed on any of them. Any suggestions?
     
    sturpe, Jun 19, 2019
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  4. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User

    Turning off desktop file icon preview.

    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, Jun 19, 2019
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