On the left side, switch to the “Themes” tab. On the right side, scroll down and click the “Desktop icon settings” link. If you’re using Windows 7 or 8, clicking “Personalize” opens the Personalization Control Panel screen. At the upper left of the window, click the “Change desktop icons” link.
How do I get my desktop icons back to normal?
To restore these icons, follow these steps:
- Right-click the desktop and click Properties.
- Click the Desktop tab.
- Click Customize desktop.
- Click the General tab, and then click the icons that you want to place on the desktop.
- Click OK.
How do I fix corrupted icons and shortcuts in Windows 7?
First try: Right-click on the desktop, choose Personalize, then Change desktop icons, and then click on Restore Default, then logout & login (or reboot). Second try : Rename the file IconCache.
Why can’t I open icons on my Desktop?
Let’s try rebuilding the Icon Cache Database and check if it helps. Close all folder windows that are currently open. Launch Task Manager using the CTRL+SHIFT+ESC key sequence, or by running taskmgr.exe. In the Process tab, right-click on the Explorer.exe process and select End Process.
How do I fix my desktop icons not working?
Here’s how to do that:
- Right-click on the empty area on your desktop.
- Choose View and you should see the Show Desktop icons option.
- Try checking and unchecking Show Desktop icons option a few times but remember to leave this option checked.
Why did my icons disappear?
Ensure the Launcher Does Not Have the App Hidden
Your device may have a launcher that can set apps to be hidden. Usually, you bring up the app launcher, then select “Menu” ( or ). From there, you might be able to unhide apps. The options will vary depending on your device or launcher app.
How do I reset my icons?
How to delete all your app icons:
- Open your device settings.
- Tap on “Apps”
- Tap on “Google App”
- Tap on “Storage”
- Tap on “Manage Space”
- Tap on “Clear Launcher Data”
- Tap “Okay” to confirm.