How to back up and restore desktop icon layout on macOS

1. How do I change my desktop icons back to original Mac?
2. How do I save and restore desktop icon layout?
3. How do I go back to the original desktop icons?
4. How do I reset my icons on my Mac?

How do I change my desktop icons back to original Mac?

Restore the original icon for an item

1. On your Mac, select the file or folder, then choose File > Get Info.
2. At the top of the Info window, select the custom icon, then choose Edit > Cut.

How do I save and restore desktop icon layout?

If you don't want to clutter the desktop context menu, you can add the same to This PC as well. Once added, simply right-click on an empty spot on the desktop, click Desktop Icon Layout and then click Save/Restore option.

How do I go back to the original desktop icons?

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.

How do I reset my icons on my Mac?

How to Reset the Mac OS X Dock to Default Icon Set

1. Launch the Terminal and enter the following command syntax:
2. Hit the Return key and you'll discover the Dock will quit and relaunch itself into the default state with default icon choices.