Access Desktop Icons

To add icons to your desktop such as This PC, Recycle Bin and more:

1. Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
2. Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
3. Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.

1. How do I get my icons back on my desktop?
2. Why are my desktop icons not showing?
3. How do I find icons on my computer?
4. How do I get my desktop back to normal?
5. Why do icons change on my desktop?
6. How do I fix icons not displaying?
7. How do I fix my desktop icons not displaying correctly?
8. Why are my desktop icons white?
9. How do I put an app icon on my desktop?
10. How do I change from Tablet mode to desktop mode?
11. How do I reset my desktop on Windows 10?
12. How do I get back to normal desktop on Windows 10?

How do I get my icons back on my desktop?

To restore these icons, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the desktop and click Properties.
2. Click the Desktop tab.
3. Click Customize desktop.
4. Click the General tab, and then click the icons that you want to place on the desktop.
5. Click OK.

Why are my desktop icons not showing?

Simple Reasons for Icons Not Showing

You can do so by right-clicking on the desktop, selecting View and verify Show desktop icons has a check beside it. If it's just the default (system) icons you seek, right-click the desktop and choose Personalize. Go into Themes and select Desktop icon settings.

How do I find icons on my computer?

Choose Edit/Search/On the Computer or press Ctrl+G.

1. A search option dialog box opens. ...
2. In the "Look In" zone ( ), specify the folder from which you wish to start the search. ...
3. In the "Type" list ( ), specify the type of file you wish to find ("All Icon Files").
4. You can also specify Date and Size options ( and ).

How do I get my desktop back to normal?

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1. Click or tap the Start button.
2. Open the Settings application.
3. Click or tap on "System"
4. In the pane on the left of the screen scroll all the way to the bottom until you see "Tablet Mode"
5. Ensure the toggle is set to off to your preference.

Why do icons change on my desktop?

1. Some programs (such as computer games in particular) change the screen resolution when you run them. When it happens, Windows automatically re-arranges the desktop icons to fit the new screen size. When you exit the game, the screen resolution may change back, but the icons have already been re-arranged.

How do I fix icons not displaying?

Here's how to do that:

1. Right-click on the empty area on your desktop.
2. Choose View and you should see the Show Desktop icons option.
3. Try checking and unchecking Show Desktop icons option a few times but remember to leave this option checked.

How do I fix my desktop icons not displaying correctly?

Desktop Icons not displaying correctly.

1. Open Windows Explorer (any folder/drive).
2. As the IconCache is a hidden file, you need to enable “Show hidden files” option to see the same. ...
3. Now navigate to C:\Users\username\AppData\Local folder and then delete IconCache. ...
4. Reboot your computer to rebuild the icon cache.
5. All icons should be displayed correct now.

Why are my desktop icons white?

If desktop icons turn white, it indicates that the cache process has failed.

How do I put an app icon on my desktop?

Touch and hold the app, then lift your finger. If the app has shortcuts, you'll get a list. Touch and hold the shortcut. Slide the shortcut to where you want it.
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Add to Home screens

1. From the bottom of your Home screen, swipe up. Learn how to open apps.
2. Touch and drag the app. ...
3. Slide the app to where you want it.

How do I change from Tablet mode to desktop mode?

Click System, then select Tablet Mode in the left panel. A tablet mode submenu appears. Toggle Make Windows more touch-friendly when using your device as a tablet to On to enable Tablet mode. Set this to Off for desktop mode.

How do I reset my desktop on Windows 10?

Restore default your desktop appearance and sounds. Click on "Desktop" under the "Personalization" menu. Click in the check box next to each of the display settings that you wish to return to default settings.

How do I get back to normal desktop on Windows 10?

How to Get to the Desktop in Windows 10

1. Click the icon in the lower right corner of the screen. It looks like a tiny rectangle that's next to your notification icon. ...
2. Right click on the taskbar. ...
3. Select Show the desktop from the menu.
4. Hit Windows Key + D to toggle back and forth from the desktop.