Desktop Icons Have Disappeared


  1. PaulRichards
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    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

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  3. Jonathan_King
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    Make sure this is enabled:

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  4. PaulRichards
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    Jonathan: thanks, that restored my icons.

    I've no idea why the updates 'hid' them, though.
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  6. Jonathan_King
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    For whatever reason, Updates can do weird stuff. I keep my system restore link handy, and use it often in case I need it.
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  7. PaulRichards
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    Yes, I'm usually pretty careful about creating Restore points.
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