Windows 10: Windows 11 upgrade, will it delete all my desktop icons?

Discus and support Windows 11 upgrade, will it delete all my desktop icons? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Looking at the new Windows 11, it looks like it turns your PC into a tablet. I'm trying to find info on what will happen to my, currently around 100,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by RobHCom, Oct 7, 2021.

  1. RobHCom Win User

    Windows 11 upgrade, will it delete all my desktop icons?


    Looking at the new Windows 11, it looks like it turns your PC into a tablet. I'm trying to find info on what will happen to my, currently around 100, desktop icons after upgrading? I prefer to do the in-place upgrade rather than a fresh install, but I have many icons for app and games that I want to keep RIGHT ON my desktop, will this even be an option?thanks

    :)
     
    RobHCom, Oct 7, 2021
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  2. Try3 Win User

    Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

    I can only suggest that you
    1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
    2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
    2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
    3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

    I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
    I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

    Denis
     
    Try3, Oct 7, 2021
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  3. 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, Oct 7, 2021
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  4. Windows 11 upgrade, will it delete all my desktop icons?

    Windows vista x64 computer icon always changing

    what icons are you referring to?
    In the Windows Explorer list or desktop?
     
    twicksisted, Oct 7, 2021
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