Some of my Desktop Icons Disappear


  1. Nisko
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    Some of my Desktop Icons Disappear


    I have changed some of my Desktop icons. The original icons came from the Control Panel or Devices and Printers. At times, they just disappear from my Desktop. Is there a way to lock them on the Desktop? Thank you..........
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  3. UsernameIssues
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    Nisko said:
    I have changed some of my Desktop icons. The original icons came from the Control Panel or Devices and Printers. At times, they just disappear from my Desktop. Is there a way to lock them on the Desktop? Thank you..........
    Some people refer to desktop shortcuts as icons.

    If shortcuts are disappearing, then see this post:
    System Maintenance Troubleshooter - Turn On or Off

    If the icon on shortcuts disappear, then see this tutorial:
    Icon Cache - Rebuild
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