Windows 10: Why does selecting my desktop look weird?

Discus and support Why does selecting my desktop look weird? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Normally, selecting my desktop creates a blue box. But for me, it looks like the image below.The text under my icons has also changed color to white,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by LilafBaskeet, Jul 7, 2022.

  1. Why does selecting my desktop look weird?


    Normally, selecting my desktop creates a blue box. But for me, it looks like the image below.The text under my icons has also changed color to white, even though I'm on dark mode.I have already restarted my PC.I also have a video that shows me selecting, but I cannot post it here.

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    LilafBaskeet, Jul 7, 2022
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  2. netrate Win User

    Weird occurrence - desktop won't load, spinning wheel etc

    Ok here is the MR steps to be sure I am completing this properly - same error thought.
    Step 1

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    Step 2

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    Step 3

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    step 5

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    Step 6 - Error

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    EDIT : I did what you said and tried without G (second time, didn't take screen shots), same error. I did notice that NTFS Primary 3 (NONE) doesn't have a drive letter associated with it?
     
    netrate, Jul 7, 2022
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  3. Try3 Win User
    Desktop

    Margrave,

    If the problem symptom returns [Desktop showing the correct contents when looked at in File explorer but not when looking at the Desktop itself], right-click on an empty area of the Desktop and select Refresh.

    Many people have found that their Desktop's are not refreshing automatically and are forced to take this step. I searched & searched for a permanent solution but every suggestion I found either had no effect or had only a limited-duration effect.

    Denis
     
    Try3, Jul 7, 2022
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  4. Why does selecting my desktop look weird?

    Weird Computer Desktop

    Hi,

    To fully understand your concern regarding the applications on your desktop, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any updates made on your computer prior to this concern?
    • Did you get any error messages? If yes, send us a screenshot of the error.
    • What troubleshooting steps have you taken so far to resolve this?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, Jul 7, 2022
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