Windows 10: Windows apps icons turn white when used as a desktop shortcut:

Discus and support Windows apps icons turn white when used as a desktop shortcut: in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; This issue pertains to app icons turning white when used as a desktop shortcut. It always happens after a reboot and sometimes after sleep mode. This... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Mcd73165, Aug 24, 2019.

  1. MCD73165
    Mcd73165 Win User

    Windows apps icons turn white when used as a desktop shortcut:


    This issue pertains to app icons turning white when used as a desktop shortcut. It always happens after a reboot and sometimes after sleep mode. This problem never happens with regular program icons, just apps. I haven't been able to find a specific answer to this issue. Any ideas will be much appreciated. Running the latest version of Windows 10 and have no other issues (except those that have been around forever). Thanks.
    Mark

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    Mcd73165, Aug 24, 2019
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  2. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Aug 24, 2019
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  3. ANDYOUF
    andyouf Win User
    Shortcuts Icons Turn White When Moved


    Hi. For some shortcuts that I have placed on the desktop when I move them to a different folder they shortcut icon turns white. This does not happen for every application where I will move the shortcut but for some.

    Example: GPU-Z icon on desktop looks fine. Moved to "Game" folder on desktop now it is a blank white icon. MSI Afterburner icon on desktop look fine. Moved to "Game" folder on desktop and icon is retained. Just coming off a fresh install of Windows.
     
    andyouf, Aug 24, 2019
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  4. MIK-DAV 1500
    mik-dav 1500 Win User

    Windows apps icons turn white when used as a desktop shortcut:

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, Aug 24, 2019
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