Windows 7 Forums


Windows 7: Desktop Icons Have Disappeared

27 Apr 2010  
PaulRichards

Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
17 posts
 
 
Desktop Icons Have Disappeared

I have just applied 3 updates (KB980408, 976422, 975496) and restarted my pc as requested. On re-boot my icons have disappeared from my Desktop.



If I open Windows Explorer and then open the Desktop folder, all my icons are shown. So how do I get them to re-appear on my Desktop?

Thanks

Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
My System SpecsSystem Spec

27 Apr 2010  
Jonathan_King

Windows 7 Professional x64
13,991 posts
Rednecksville
 
 

Make sure this is enabled:

Desktop Icons Have Disappeared-capture.png
My System SpecsSystem Spec
27 Apr 2010  
PaulRichards

Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
17 posts
 
 

Jonathan: thanks, that restored my icons.

I've no idea why the updates 'hid' them, though.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
.


27 Apr 2010  
Jonathan_King

Windows 7 Professional x64
13,991 posts
Rednecksville
 
 

For whatever reason, Updates can do weird stuff. I keep my system restore link handy, and use it often in case I need it.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
27 Apr 2010  
PaulRichards

Windows 7 Pro 64 bit
17 posts
 
 

Yes, I'm usually pretty careful about creating Restore points.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

 Desktop Icons Have Disappeared problems?



Thread Tools



Similar help and support threads for: Desktop Icons Have Disappeared
Thread Forum
Solved Desktop icons disappeared when keyborad cleaned General Discussion
Desktop icons disappeared. plz help General Discussion
Desktop icons disappeared General Discussion
desktop icons disappeared Performance & Maintenance
Icons disappeared from desktop General Discussion


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:45 PM.



Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd