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How do I restore my desktop icons in Windows 7?
Solution #1:
- Right-click on the desktop and select “Screen Resolution”
- Under “Advanced Settings” select “Monitor” tab. …
- Click “Ok” and and the icons should restore themselves.
- Once the icons appear, you can repeat the steps 1-3 and revert back to whatever value you’ve had initially.
How do I get my desktop icons to show?
Show desktop icons in Windows 10
- Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Personalization > Themes.
- Under Themes > Related Settings, select Desktop icon settings.
- Choose the icons you would like to have on your desktop, then select Apply and OK.
Why is my computer not showing icons?
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 change the default icon in Windows 7?
Here’s how to customize your Windows 7 folder icons:
- Step 1: Right-click on a folder you want to customize and select “Properties.”
- Step 2: In the “Customize” tab, go to the “Folder icons” section and click the “Change Icon” button.
- Step 3: Choose one of the many icons listed in the box then click OK.
How do I change the icons on my desktop?
To arrange icons by name, type, date, or size, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Arrange Icons. Click the command that indicates how you want to arrange the icons (by Name, by Type, and so on). If you want the icons to be automatically arranged, click Auto Arrange.