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• shortcut on the desktop icons disappear in windows 7.

  Hello, good morning.

  I'm back with yet another question.

  I've recently converted to Windows 7 from XP Pro and have had problems. This last is rather strange. It seems only to happen Monday a.m.. The shortcut icons disappear from the desktop. Today - Monday - they have waited until between 10 and 11:00 go AWOL, but have been known to leave earlier.

  I tried a few remedies offered online following (Yes, the 'Show icons' box is checked) and so far nothing seems to improve the situation.

  I am currently using Windows 7 Service Pack 1.

  I use the software on a Dell Optiplex 380 which has been upgraded to 2 GB of RAM - processor is an Intel Core 2 DUO 2.93 GHz - it is a 32-bit operating system.

  I managed to find a number (KB 2670504) on the Microsoft Web site. This document or software fix or anything that was to offer a solution to the problem, but I wasn't able to find it on the Web site.

  I can only say that I had no problems like this with the faithful XP software. It ran like a champ. But I guess time marches on.

  Any help will be greatly appreciated.

  Kind regards

  Rudy Hemmann

  Hi Rudy,.

  Apology in the delay in the response.

  This could be corrupt user account. I suggest you to check if you are facing the same question in the user account new or different administrator account.

  Create a new user account-
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account

  If you are not faced with the same question in a new user account, you can view the link below and use the steps provided to fix a corrupted - user profile
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

   

  For reference: here's the 2670504 KB that you are locking for: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2670504/en-us

  Keep us informed.

• Private browsing on right context menu on the shortcut icon of Mozilla's Firefox on MS Win XP

  I am already aware that the Mozilla Firefox browser has the ability to always start Firefox in private browsing mode by putting the brand into its Options on...

  However, I noticed that on MS Win 7 OS, we can run Mozilla Firefox browser directly, by clicking on the right click (context menu right) on Mozilla's Firefox shortcut icon (for example in Windows taskbar and Start Menu) and here are the options available immediately: 'Enter private browsing', 'New tab' and 'open a new fenΩtre '.

  Now, my question is, can I do something that has the same options (or at least 'option to Enter private browsing), is also available on that even just before the track described as on MS Win 7 OS, but the MS Win XP operating system also?

  Thank you in advance for help!
  Best regards!

  Bruno.H.

  Create a shortcut on the desktop, and add the switch to the command line to start in private browsing mode.

  • https://developer.Mozilla.org/en/Command_Line_Options

• Volume shortcut icon has disappeared from the Vista tray

  Volume shortcut icon has disappeared from my status bar at the bottom of the screen... How do I get it back?
  Seems silly, but I can't find it!

  Hello

  Have you checked the settings in the taskbar and Start Menu Properties?
  There should be a tab named Notification area.

  In this tab, you find an option; Hide inactive icons.
  You can turn off (disable) this device or you can customize it.
  In addition, you can choose which icons should be available and shows even the Hide inactive icons option would be activated.

  In some cases, these options may be grayed out
  In this case, you will need to find a registry key:
  HKEY_CURRENT_USER Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion \TrayNotify

  and here you have to delete the keys: + IconStreams + and + PastIconStream +.

• My recycle bin icon disappeared, how do I get it (currently using a 'shortcut' icon)

  The displayed icons on the desktop (who are always there when you get a new computer) were all there at the time.  some time later, I realized that (the small wastebasket) recycling bin icon disappeared - I don't know why.  I was able to get back a "shortcut" on my desktop icon, but I couldn't find the original icon.  I have the shortcut icon has now the small arrow in the lower left corner, so I know that's not the original icon.  It works fine, but I was really puzzled as to why the original disappeared?  I had a lot of computers over the years and I never had this problem before?

  Right-click on the desktop, click Customize, and then in the left pane, click the change desktop icons > put a check mark next to the trash
  

• How can I retrieve the shortcut icon (Geek Squad) who disappeared from office fom

  I had a shortcut icon on my desktop which seemed to have disappeared. I may have inadvertently moved... How can I get it back? Help

  Why don't you google for it like this:

  http://www.bing.com/search?q=Geek+Squad&form=AARMHP&mkt=en-CA&QS=n&SK=&PC=Maar&x=84&y=23

  Select the one you want > click > right click on the Web site > click on create a shortcut

• MacBook Pro update to the OS of Yosemite. The CC icon disappeared

  I just upgraded my MacBook Pro to the Yosemite OS. The CC icon disappeared: how I re - install and update?

  Open the Applications folder and try to run the Adobe Creative Cloud folder.

• After the upgrade to the latest Firefox, my icon disappeared from my screen, and I can't find how to retrieve

  After the upgrade to the latest Firefox, my icon disappeared from my screen, and I can't find how to get it back.

  Go to START then all PROGRAMS then find MOZILLA FIREFOX, right-click on it, select SEND TO and select DESKTOP (CREATE SHORTCUT).

  Thank you

  Please check 'Resolved' the answer really solve the problem, to help others with a similar problem.

• All the ' * .exe ' programs will not start by simply clicking on the shortcut icon.

  All the ' * .exe ' programs will not start by simply clicking on the shortcut icon.  I need a right click and select "Run as Administrator" to get the program to run. By clicking on the left, a box opens, which says "Windows cannot open this file: file iexplore.exe (example)". ""  It then goes on to ask if I want to use the web or select a program from a list of installed programs. Is there a way to get this back to "normal"?

  Hello

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
  the cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp?prevx=Y  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

  -----------------------------------

  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  ----------------------------------

  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

  --------------------------------------------------------

  After the removal of malicious programs:

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
  (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

  ======================================

  If necessary AFTER you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware. (DO NOT USE IF)
  MALWARE IS STILL PRESENT).

  You can try a repair install or an upgrade in Place.

  You can use another DVD that aren't copy protected but you you need to own
  Product key. It must be the same version 32 or 64 BIT Vista OEM. Also the system
  machine to usually sell the cheap disk since you already own Windows. Don't forget to make a
  good backup or 3 (security in redundancy).

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-console

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

  =======================================

  For extreme cases:

  Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
  This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
  uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
  legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
  you have exhausted other options.
  http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

  ================================

  If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for virus and spyware help
  infections. See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For
  international information, see your subsidiary local Support site.

  Microsoft support - Virus and Security Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#TAB0

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• Internet Explorer icon disappeared

  I have pashed Ctrl-alt-del to exit a program and the Internet Explorer icon disappeared

  Hello

  Restart first.

  If the icon has disappeared that that was - it - located where?

  How to create a fully functional Internet Explorer Vista icon
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/68093-Internet-Explorer-icon.html

  How to create a desktop Internet shortcut without getting the default IE icon in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/109883-Internet-shortcut.html
  How to restore the default Start Menu shortcuts that are missing in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/159034-start-menu-restore-missing-default-shortcuts.html

  The Internet Explorer icon is missing from your desktop
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/945402/en-us

  Start - all programs - Internet Explorer - try it

  Navigate to "C:\Program may Explorer" using Start - computer or Windows Explorer and
  Double-click Iexplore.exe is working ok? If so create a shortcut and put it on the desk
  and the quick launch area.

  Hope these helps.

• Why the icons disappear from the Start Menu?

  The Start Menu has two regions: a region for applications whose icons are pinned to the Start Menu and two region, for applications whose icons are not pinnend to the start menu... the positions of icons these vary, depending on the frequency of use.

  Why in the region shortcut icons do not disappear into the Start Menu?
  They are not being "jostled" more low ranking... they stop just appear.
  Open an application can hand its icon at two area of the Start Menu,
  but then after a few days (maybe earlier), for example, the icon is missing.

  Thank you
  DaleB

  You already have the answer yourself.

  "The two region" can only hold x number of icons... Let's say 7.
  If you later open a 8th program, among the list of 7 will be "hit.
  I opened Windows DVD Maker. Later, I opened MS Excel. Windows DVD is moved from the list.

  

  For the benefits of others looking for answers, please mark as answer suggestion if it solves your problem.

• is it possible to restore the shortcut icons on the desktop on entrtainment Pavilion dv5?

  Is there to restore the shortcut icons on the desktop on a computer pavilion laptop dv5 with widows 7?  I don't know with certainty what I did - I am 75 with an earthquake - but maybe a uncontrolled double click right while on the desktop.

  In any case, all the desktop icons disappeared in one shot!

  I have not rebooted - no joy!

  Hello:

  Try the system restore utility. Which should return just as you wish.

  Here is the link on how to run the system restore if you have never done before.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/system-restore

  Paul

• The sound icon disappear permanently

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  When it happens: icon disappears when the laptop was put into a sleep or Hibernate

  Temporary resolution: restarting the laptop solves the problem until the laptop is again put into sleep or hibernation.

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  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the community.

  We are happy to provide the necessary assistance to help you solve the problem.

  According to the information that you provide, I suggest you refer to the article system icons do not appear in the tray in Windows Vista or Windows 7, you must restart the computer provided in the link below and check if it can help solve your problem

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/945011

  Hope this helps

• How to remove arrow shortcut icon on the desktop

  I have win7 pro 64-bit... and I want to remove the arrow from shortcut icon on the desktop... plz can u suggest me how to do... What registry should be deleted?

  On Tuesday, January 18, 2011 14:51:03 + 0000, Sheikh Ali wrote:

  I have win7 pro 64-bit... and I want to remove the arrow from shortcut icon on the desktop... plz can u suggest me how to do... What registry should be deleted?

  Although it is possible to remove the arrow, my recommendation is that
  you are not doing this. The arrows are an important
  function - provide quick visual identification of a shortcut. If you
  remove the arrows, you run the risk of substantial that sooner or later
  you delete something you want to keep, thinking that you were
  just remove a shortcut. I let the arrows that they are.

  Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

  According to me, there are situations that are valid for this.  I would like to remove the arrow from shortcuts on the desktop that I keep to certain folders.  I have file extensions on and do not keep the installers on the desktop, so I don't see the harm to remove the arrow of my shortcut 'Documents '.  I never think of Documents is actually stored on the desktop.  And if something, it only would make me more hesitant to delete a shortcut, no more likely to remove a real folder.  I plead to remove the arrow system, but it would be useful for specific desktop icons.  It's obviously the case, because Microsoft has decided to remove the arrow for "user files" folder is added through the control panel "Desktop Icon Settings".

• the desktop icons disappear when I connect through a VPN

  On my Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, SP1 system, automatic reorganization and snap to grid are unchecked.  And I don't have problems with icons on a restart.  I have problems when I access my system in my home using a VPN and the DRC.

  Sometimes when I connect, I find that most of my desktop shortcut icons have disappeared and the few remaining ones are reorganized.  It happens every time and I did not understand a common denominator as to when it occurs.

  I copied all my desktop shortcuts to a folder on a different drive if I can put them all after they disappear, but when I copy and paste them on the desktop, they do not return to the same places they were in front.  Instead, they are lined up on the grid starting at the top left and go down and creating more columns until all the icons were pasted.

  So, I have to manually, drag and drop them where I want them to be.

  Like others who interrogated him about the desktop icons, when I right click on the desktop I do not receive a "Properties" link as shown.  I'm getting , sort by view, refresh, paste & paste the shortcut, cancel deletion, New, screen resolution, Gadgets and Personalize.

  I also tried another solution that said"right-click an empty space on your desktop and Select the desktop icons.  When I right click, I get the menu described in the previous paragraph.  Then when I start to clicking on icons to highlight, the menu disappears.  If I pointed out all the icons first and then with the right button on the desktop, the menu and the highlighting disappears.

  How can lock the desktop icons?  I agree with the donor who asked a parameter for "don't mess with my desktop computer EVER.

  Hi Jane,

  Given that the problem seems to occur when you access your system from home using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and RDC (Remote Desktop connection). I would like you to post your question in the TechNet forums for help.

  https://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?Forum=w7itpronetworking

  Thank you

  Stephanie Podder.