3 min fix · Related: Computer Repair

Desktop Icons Missing

Icons vanished.

Desktop Icons Missing — Symptom Check

  • Icons disappeared
  • Desktop empty
  • Hidden

  1. 1. Show icons

    Right-click desktop > View > Show desktop icons.

  2. 2. Restart Explorer

    Restart Windows Explorer.

  3. 3. Restart PC

    Restart computer.

Desktop Icons Missing — When to Call a Pro

  • Profile corruption
  • System issue
  • Data recovery needed
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