Fix Explorer Icon Missing From Windows 10 Start

Method 2: Get back missing File Explorer shortcut to Start Menu Places folder

1. Right-click on Windows 10 desktop, then point to New and select Shortcut.
2. Type %windir%\explorer.exe in the box, and click Next.
3. Name the shortcut ''File Explorer'', and click Finish. This will create a File Explorer shortcut on your desktop.

1. How do I fix missing icons in Windows 10?
2. How do I get the File Explorer icon back on my taskbar Windows 10?
3. How do I get Windows Explorer back on my taskbar?
4. Where is the File Explorer icon?
5. Where did all my icons go Windows 10?
6. Why are my icons not showing pictures?
7. How do I restore File Explorer icon?
8. How do I get File Explorer back?
9. How do I get the taskbar back?
10. How do I reset my taskbar Windows 10?
11. Why is my Windows Explorer not responding?
12. How do I reinstall Explorer EXE?

How do I fix missing icons in Windows 10?

Fix Desktop Icons Missing or Disappeared in Windows

1. Ensure The Desktop Icons Aren't Disabled.
2. Re-Configure Your Desktop Icons' Settings.
3. Relaunch The Windows Explorer.
4. Toggle The Tablet Mode In Windows Settings.
5. Scan For & Fix Corrupt Files On Your System.
6. Toggle The Start Menu Full-Screen Option.
7. Rebuild The Icon Cache For Your Computer.
8. Roll Back To a Previous Restore Point.

How do I get the File Explorer icon back on my taskbar Windows 10?

File Explorer is pinned to the taskbar by default in Windows 10.
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To Pin (add) File Explorer to the Taskbar

1. Open the Start menu ( ).
2. Expand open the Windows System folder in the All apps list. ( see screenshot below)
3. Right click or press and hold on File Explorer, click/tap on More, and click/tap on Pin to taskbar.

How do I get Windows Explorer back on my taskbar?

Head to the Start Screen, then type "File," exactly as I described above. (If you haven't yet upgraded to Windows 8.1, you'll need to invoke Search first.) You should see File Explorer in the list of search results. Right-click it, then choose Pin to taskbar.

Where is the File Explorer icon?

To open File Explorer, click on the File Explorer icon located in the taskbar. Alternatively, you can open File Explorer by clicking on the Start button and then clicking on File Explorer.

Where did all my icons go Windows 10?

If all of your Desktop icons are missing, then you might have triggered an option to hide desktop icons. You can enable this option to get your Desktop icons back. Follow the steps below. Right-click inside an empty space on your desktop and navigate to View tab at the top.

Why are my icons not showing pictures?

Open File explorer, click on View tab, then Options > Change Folder and Search Options > View tab. Uncheck the boxes to "Always show icons, never thumbnails" and "Show file icon on thumbnails." Apply and OK. Also in File Explorer right click This PC, choose Properties, then Advanced System Settings.

How do I restore File Explorer icon?

Method 2: Get back missing File Explorer shortcut to Start Menu Places folder

1. Right-click on Windows 10 desktop, then point to New and select Shortcut.
2. Type %windir%\explorer.exe in the box, and click Next.
3. Name the shortcut ''File Explorer'', and click Finish. This will create a File Explorer shortcut on your desktop.

How do I get File Explorer back?

Just press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. Click the File menu and then choose “Run new task” in Windows 8 or 10 (or “Create new task” in Windows 7). Type “explorer.exe” into the run box and hit “OK” to relaunch Windows Explorer.

How do I get the taskbar back?

Press the Windows key on the keyboard to bring up the Start Menu. This should also make the taskbar appear. Right-Click on the now-visible taskbar and select Taskbar Settings. Click on the 'Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode' toggle so that the option is disabled.

How do I reset my taskbar Windows 10?

To do it, right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager from the options. It will open the Task Manager. In the Processes tab select Windows Explorer and click on the Restart button at the bottom of the Task Manager window. Windows Explorer along with the taskbar will restart.

Why is my Windows Explorer not responding?

You may be using an outdated or corrupted video driver. System files on your PC may be corrupt or mismatched with other files. You may have a Virus or Malware infection on your PC. Some applications or services running on your PC may be causing Windows Explorer to stop working.

How do I reinstall Explorer EXE?

Click on File in the Task Manager at top left corner of the window and select Run new task. Type explorer.exe and click on Ok.
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1. Press Windows key and type Memory Diagnostic.
2. Select Windows Memory Diagnostics and click on Restart now and check for problems.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.