Windows 10: Windows 10 File Explorer - Missing Icons and Greyed Out Delete

Discus and support Windows 10 File Explorer - Missing Icons and Greyed Out Delete in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; For some reason File Explorer frequently stops showing the icon for the individual files and the Delete button is greyed out and not functional. I can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by G.C. Seibert, Oct 24, 2019.

  1. G.C. SEIBERT
    G.C. Seibert Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer - Missing Icons and Greyed Out Delete


    For some reason File Explorer frequently stops showing the icon for the individual files and the Delete button is greyed out and not functional. I can still delete a file by selecting it and hitting the delete button on my keyboard, but all of the file operation functionality is gone from the File Explorer window. See the screenshot below showing the greyed out buttons and the missing icons for the PDF files. The only fix for this I've found so far is to reboot the machine, which is not reasonable.


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    :)
     
    G.C. Seibert, Oct 24, 2019
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 24, 2019
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  3. XYLEE DEL
    Xylee Del Win User
    Power Icon Missing: System Icon Greyed out - Windows 10

    Hi Katrina,

    The system icon may have encountered a corruption that caused this issue. For us to help you with this concern, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Can you please tell us some troubleshooting steps that you've performed while fixing the blue screen issue?
    • Have you made any changes to the registry or bios?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far for this issue?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you try to restart the Windows Explorer process to refresh the taskbar icons. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • On your keyboard, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and select Task Manager.
    • On the Processes tab, look for the Windows Explorer process and select it.
    • Click the Restart button at the bottom right corner of the Task Manager window.
    • After the Windows Explorer process has been restarted, check the notification area on the taskbar and see if the battery icon is visible.

    We'll be waiting for your reply.
     
    Xylee Del, Oct 24, 2019
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  4. ALANEDGECOCK
    AlanEdgecock Win User

    Windows 10 File Explorer - Missing Icons and Greyed Out Delete

    Cannot delete the device as the delete button is greyed out.

    Original Title: Windows 10 File Explorer

    I File Explorer under 'Network' I have old device listed that is no longer used but there seems no way to delete it.

    Click 'Network' icon is there but delete button is greyed out.

    How do I get rid of this device please?
     
    AlanEdgecock, Oct 24, 2019
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