Desktop icons disappearing


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate RC
       #1

    Desktop icons disappearing


    Hello all,

    I have Windows 7 RC installed on my PC and actually it works fine.
    But once in a while a few, not all, of the short-cut icons from the desktop have vanished.
    In particular the hardware shortcuts such as the printer, scanner, webcam tablet.
    All these hardware items are still working, and I can easily put the shortcut icons back.
    But it is anoying, so what could be the problem? Is it just a matter of an unstable beta version?
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  2. Posts : 6,618
    W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE
       #2

    I haven't run into that problem on the betas, RC or RTM...so far. The only time that I did have that problem was on a brand new Gateway that I bought years ago running W98SE. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate RC
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Disappearing Desktop Icons


    Hello, I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit version. All Hot-fixes have been installed.
    I noticed however that once in a while, several icons (short cuts) I have placed on my desktop keep disappearing. Not all of them, just a few.
    For instance, the 'System' icon and my 'Printer' icon and the short cuts to other computers in my network.
    It seems to me that this happens after I have been working with Pinnacle Studio.

    Is there anybode who knows what to do to prevent those icons from disappearing?

    Btw: I clicked right on the desktop and 'Show desktop icons' has been selected !

    Thanks for the help.
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #4

    Welcome to the Forum

    As you have noticed yourself, this is probably caused by Pinnacle Studio. I would suggest that you search for a forum for that product or one by the manufactuerer. You might even think about calling the company. I am sure that you are not the only one with this problem.
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  5. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Home Premuim 64-bit
       #5

    Same issue


    I have the same issue. Sometimes they all show up and sometimes they don't. All I have to do is check 'Show Desktop Icons', but why does it disable that anyway?
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  6. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #6

    Many time software conflict. If enough people complain the sofware mfg's will offer a fix for the problem.
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