Windows 10: Why does my desktop show this icon instead of my picture. And how do I fix it

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  1. Why does my desktop show this icon instead of my picture. And how do I fix it

    /u/VTG-Sernage, Jun 9, 2020
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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, Jun 9, 2020
    #2
  3. Icon showing up instead of pictures or picture sizes

    Still having trouble across any of the browser with not showing pictures and icons showing up instead. This has happened since upgrading to Microsoft 10. I first noticed it when trying to crop pictures while using Shutterfly. Because the picture icon
    shows up instead of the picture I cannot crop it. But I have also noticed it showing up in other applications. Picture icon instead of the picture.

    Would love to get this resolved.

    Thanks,
     
    momschreck, Jun 9, 2020
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  4. Mayra Aqu Win User

    Why does my desktop show this icon instead of my picture. And how do I fix it

    Photo Icons in the Picture Folders

    Hi,

    Misconfigured view settings is on of the usual reasons why it is not displaying the actual photo. We suggest checking the settings of your folder to make sure it show the icons, instead of the thumbnail. Kindly follow the steps below to check it:

    • Open Picture folder.
    • Choose View tab at the top, then click the (Square icon) Options as shown on the picture below:
      Why does my desktop show this icon instead of my picture. And how do I fix it acdc00f8-fb41-47d4-960e-166f8c7715e3.png
    • Click View tab, put a check mark on the box beside the
      Always show icons, never thumbnails. See picture below:

      Why does my desktop show this icon instead of my picture. And how do I fix it 25255605-64c1-4d21-92f9-f2dcf1a0791d.png
    • Close the folder, and check if you will be able to see the display picture for each icon.

    Kindly update us with the outcome.
     
    Mayra Aqu, Jun 9, 2020
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