Where did my desktop icons?

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• Desktop icons and the trash disappeared after disk cleanup

  Original title: info gone forever with disk cleanup?

  I have a dell latitude d 600.  My boyfriend hit the disk Cleanup wizard.  Now I'm not sure how much information that I lost.  Where did my desktop icons? I'm not in re cycle bin, where is he at?

  Hi georgeholly,

  Disk Cleanup only removes temporary files, empty the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of file system and other items that you no longer need.

  So you would have not lost any critical information from your computer.

  For more information on what disk cleanup, see the following article:

  Delete files using disk cleanup

• Lost the desktop icons

  Hello

  I lost a few icons on the desktop. If I use Windows Explorer to show the desktop, they are present in the list. They appear not only on the desktop. If I try and do drag on the desktop I am blocked because they already exist.

  How to make a comeback?

  Thank you

  Frank C

  Hello

  I lost a few icons on the desktop. If I use Windows Explorer to show the desktop, they are present in the list. They appear not only on the desktop. If I try and do drag on the desktop I am blocked because they already exist.

  How to make a comeback?

  Thank you

  Frank C

  First try the easiest method:
  Right-click on the free space of the desktop > click View > click on the Show Desktop icons.

  If that's not the answer, try the following suggestions...

  1 do a system restore. Choice of date where all your desktop icons were present and functional as your restore point.

  Start button > Search box, type System Restore > press the Enter key > uac prompt > click on choose a different restore point > next > select dates as your restore point, until the click > next > finish
  To sit and wait. The machine restarts when it's done.

  2. rebuild your cache of icons:
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117229-icon-cache-rebuild.html

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

• I can't move the desktop icons where I want that they

  My desktop icons have all left I would like to.  They are now lined up on the left side of the office and move where I want that they.  This just happened recently.  How can I fix this?

  In the past, they would periodically change the resolution and move and I have to change the resolution and put them back where I wanted them.

  Why resolution change without my entry?

  Hello

  resolution could change through the driver through windows update update

  try going to your graphic card manufacturers site or computer and are looking for the driver download section

  Search your computer or graphics card model number based on what you have and download and install the latest graphics drivers for vista

  then try to make the screen of solution of problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-screen-resolution

  Right-click empty Office - view - uncheck auto arrange - check line up on the grid for the icons

  http://freewindowsvistatutorials.com/customizeWindowsVista/customizingVistasDesktop/arrangeAndAlignIcons.htm

• A procedure for security (false?), I did changed my desktop icons for the default system icon

  I have 64-bit Windows Vista Ultimate on a HP laptop.

  I read a review (whose source I can't remember, but I think this is Microsoft) that there is a security hole in the desktop icons that would attack at a distance.  (Yes, I know.)  So he gave a procedure to remove the danger with editing the registry, with the warning that it would make the normal icons disappear and be replaced by the default system icon.

  I performed the procedure and the icons have disappeared.  And I did not back up the registry first.  (Yes, I know.)

  Now, I know I don't want to live with all the icons, the same.  I have read many procedures on Windows 7, etc., but none that hits home.  And try the remedies to these problems is no help either.  Can anyone help?  Thank you very much.

  After three weeks of research, I posted the above message, then found the solution almost immediately after:

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/233243-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

  I have selected the "LNK" link and run the registry script it contains, and returned all the icons.  It is only the shortcuts that have been replaced.

  (This time I saved the first restore point!)  Problem solved, in an orderly manner.  TX to all who examined him.

• Keep the desktop icons where I put them to restart the computer

  I fix my desktop icons I would.  The next time I turn on my computer they are all back on the left side again.  Is it possible that I can make their stay where I put them.  What is the point of reorganization if I can't.

  Hi bragabaron,

  See if the following procedure helps you.

  1. open Regedit.exe minimize.
  2. Click Start, shut down the computer.
  3. press on and press and hold the CTRL, ALT and SHIFT keys and click on the Cancel button.
  4. switch to the window of the registry editor and find the following key:

  HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\1\Desktop

  5. rename the "Desktop" key to something else, say 'OldDesktop '.
  6. close the registry editor
  7. press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to open the Task Manager
  8. click on the stop menu, then select "logout ".
  9 reconnect customize once again, the placement of the icons on the desktop.
  10. restart Windows and see if the icon positions are kept.

  Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Desktop Experience]

• all my desktop icons disappeared and I did a scan of Microsoft Safe (full) and he found nothing

  My programs have all disappeared. Where can I find them?

  Hello

  1. have there been recent changes to the computer before the show?

  I suggest to try the given steps and check if it helps.

  Method 1: You can right-click on the desktop, point to view, and then make sure that the appropriate brand is positioned in front of the Show Desktop icons.

  For your reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Show-hide-or-resize-desktop-icons

  Method 2: You can also configure your computer in a clean boot state and check to see if the same problem happens.

  By setting your boot system minimum state helps determine if third-party applications or startup items are causing the problem.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or Windows 7:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Note: After the boot minimum troubleshooting step, follow step 7 in the link provided to return the computer to a Normal startup mode.

  Method 3: Desktop shortcuts disappear in Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978980

  Method 4: If this is a recent problem, and then you try to run the system restore.

  Note: When you perform the system restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you have installed are removed.

  To run the system restore, you can consult the following link:

  How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows 7

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/system-restore-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope this information is useful.

• Why all my desktop icons did stop working?

  None of my desktop icons work. I don't know when they stopped working since I don't use them often. I can always access programs from the start menu. Maybe this related to updates?

  Rredhed1,

  See the following topics

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us >

  05/03 / 1106:01: 55 pm

• The desktop icons: sort by name > 2 tris, sorta... where is this a 01.abc - simple > z list view?

  I'm having a problem with the icons sorting Office.
  There are about 60 icons on my desktop. A bouquet, I might add a multiplicity instantly. When I right-click on a vacuum of space on the desktop and select sort by > name I get 2 tris:
  1 the party 'all users '.
  1 part of my profile

  and then there's old Windows icons that appears first in the list as are not part of a tea / which was the cottage.

  Vista w64

  Uhm?

  P.S.:
  I tried this (setting) after installation on several windows 7 built... the latest version (7068 w32 is the last that I caught through usenet after cancellation of the torrent, Can not beat usenet service & I'm on TechNet Plus) even sorts icons windows differently whenever I have even perform the same type of name?
  Although windows is clear it is grr...
  Just do a right click Sort by name and that's it, the platoon of the desktop icons in order of alpbethical?

  Hello, bambig

  If you think that this is something that needs to be changed to windows you can give your comments on the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/outreach/feedback/feedback.mspx.

  David
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• When I arrange my desktop icons in the way that I like them, how can I get to stay where I put them?

  How the icon change of investment remain.  Like a good dog.  Children stay, stay.  It's a good doggy.  Thank you, Joey

  Hello

  Welcome to the community forums of Microsoft and thanks for posting the question. I've surely you will help organize the desktop icons in the way you want.

  You can download a hotfix in the following article:

  The desktop icons are rearranged unexpectedly on a Windows Vista- go or Windows Server 2008 even if the auto arrange setting is disabled

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/961085

  Alternatively, you can search for different third-party software using your favorite search engine.

  Note: This response contains a reference to third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft provides this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and no has not tested any software or information found on these sites; Therefore, Microsoft cannot make any approach to quality, security or the ability of a software or information that are there. There are the dangers inherent in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet.

  Hope this information helps. Please reply with the status so that we can help you.

• Hilighting of the XP desktop icon problem (Special!: O)

  Hello

  The problem
  Basically, the text on my desktop icons is black hilighted. even if I change the background color of Uni, the text is hilighted in black and the icons are hilighted selected color. I did everything the shadows litters, lock web icons ext. I don't have a web on my desktop icon to my desktop wallpaper show (see below) that says everywhere is the cause of the hilighting. It's certainly a strange case, but I was wondering if you could shed some light on my problem.
  A bit of history
  A few months ago, I downloaded a skin for my laptop (and a patch of registry), everything works perfectly... until I noticed that my desktop background is gone. The problem was the patcher, because even if I use a different skin background disappeared. If I close my background shows explorer.exe. Today I did drag a picture on my desk and it creates a web item, my background shows, but the text is hilighted. If the web icon is removed the builds.
  Hope that makes a bit of sense (I'm not terrible to descriptive writing)
  Thank you
  Mike
  p.s. I'm only 14 so I got banned the face shocked in the title

  Microsoft advised of is not "patch" as you did it.  A reinstallation of Windows XP would take you to a 'factory' as if you just bought a new camera.

  I couldn't find recovery discs for Windows XP from the links you gave - the second was an error page.

  However, the third link led me to this page which tells the story of PC Restore where you can reinstall your system.  It does not give a repair option that would let all your personal files intact but will restore the operating system to the original default settings.  Downstairs you will find a phone # contact technical support.  However, it can be a waste of time to ask about buying recovery CD because Windows XP is no longer sold or taken in charge by Microsoft and their store offers Windows 7 only.

  http://support.euro.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=UK&CS=ukdhs1&l=en&s=DHS&docid=DSN_347576&isLegacy=true

  Manual reinstall requires a CD/DVD.    I buy a recovery CD just in case there is yet a preinstalled on my unit recovery option.  If you can make your own from the link I mentioned earlier, it may be wise to do so.

  Windows XP - Dell Support Center

  http://support.euro.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/xp_support/winxp_portal?c=UK&CS=ukdhs1&l=en&s=DHS& ~ CK = anavml

  How to partition and format a drive hard using the Windows XP Setup program

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/313348

  Read responses to this topic re: shadow of the icon

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/f/3524/p/17667901/17790887.aspx#17790887

  Tweak UI Powertoy is also known to eliminate the borders of the icon.  You might try to install and use.  It's between Office 2010 and Windows 7 on this download page

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-XP

• The desktop icons and taskbar disappear when windows has finished starting - any of the usual things help

  I have a Windows XP Home Edition with a breath main card computer.  Replaced the Board, PS and other items.  Then re-activated windows and everything was fine.  Until the last moment, I rebooted after activating it.  I have the problem that I have seen posted in a bit.  When Windows has finished initializing all the desktop icons and task bar etc. disappear.  Nothing works.

  I can bring up the Task Manager and manually run programs, etc.

  Believe me when I say I spent reviewing EACH reference to this problem... Yes 5 days and counting... Tried them all.

  I also tried a repair of windows in place which ends without any problem (twice)... but still no icons or taskbar.  I also ran several controls of virus, including one for the virus, which is usually the cause of this problem.  (fsnimda3.exe), I tried all the ideas in another thread (page 9) and many other institutions.  Before I did the reconstruction of the material I've cloned the original hard drive and have used the disc cloned juggling his original for the back.  Even tried to reinstall the old disk and do a comparison of sector by sector, in the case where my cloning process missed something.  In the 30 years I've been in the computer business I have never had a re - format a hard drive to solve a problem.  BUT I think it will break my record.

  I'm doing this as a favor for a friend.  But at this point our friendship is really put to the test

  Hello

  This thread has been created in wrong forum; Microsoft moderation team has moved this thread to the system repair and recovery forum.

• Cannot change the font color on the desktop icons

  I am running windows vista. I can't change the font as in windows xp. No matter if the background is dark or the police is always black... Help!

  Hello

  Thanks for posting the question in Microsoft Answers.

  I apologise for the inconvenience.

  Unfortunately, you cannot change the font color of desktop.

  Because desktop wallpaper images have different colors, it is easy for the colors of unreadable fonts if they are on top of the same color in a background image to display. For example, a black font on top a dark part of the background image or a white font on a white part of a background image.

  The desktop icon fonts are dynamic and show white on dark background and change in white with a shadow effect black on a light background.

  In previous versions of Windows, it did not matter what color you chose to fund policies, some would still make invisible because of the background color of a desktop wallpaper. The user was constantly moving icons around the desktop computer to another colorful area where the police could be read. This was the source of a large number of complaints from users asking for a policy that was still visible, regardless of the color that was behind the police.

  However, you can change the theme and see if that helps:

  Change desktop theme:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/change-desktop-theme

  Hope this information helps. Let us know if you need additional assistance. We are happy to help you.

• desktop icons and toolbar in IE too large

  My desktop icons are so big that they are leaving the page to the side. My toolbar is so great, it is about 6 inches deep.  The background toolbar covers about 3 inches.  When I try to change DPI it will not stay on the small fonts because I can't get to the bottom where it is said applies.   How can I make my desktop icons smaller and smaller toolbars.

  My desktop icons are so big that they are leaving the page to the side. My toolbar is so great, it is about 6 inches deep.  The background toolbar covers about 3 inches.  When I try to change DPI it will not stay on the small fonts because I can't get to the bottom where it is said applies.   How can I make my desktop icons smaller and smaller toolbars.

  Suggestions:

  1. change your DPI mode without failure.
  How to get in Mode safe...

  Shut down your computer > turn it back on and immediately and repeatedly tab key F8 until you see a black and white screen. The top/down arrow and select Safe Mode.

  2. always in Safe Mode do a system restore. Choice of date where you did not have this problem as your restore point.

  Start button > Search box, type system restore > press the Enter key > uac prompt > click on choose a different restore point > next > select dates as your restore point, until the click > next > finish
  To sit and wait. The machine restarts when it is made for the benefit of other people looking for answers, please mark the suggestion as answer if it solves your problem.

• the desktop icons no longer appear when I turn on the computer.

  Hello, I recently upgraded to an office update prompted and now the desktop icons no longer appear when I restart the computer. I can click with the right button on the desktop, select display, uncheck 'show descktop', then right click on the desktop again, select "Show the desktop" and they will appear. However, when I restart the computer they will disappear again and I have to re do the process again. I use my desktop icons/shortcuts all the time. Does anyone know how to remedy this?

  Hello, I recently upgraded to an office update prompted and now the desktop icons no longer appear when I restart the computer. I can click with the right button on the desktop, select display, uncheck 'show descktop', then right click on the desktop again, select "Show the desktop" and they will appear. However, when I restart the computer they will disappear again and I have to re do the process again. I use my desktop icons/shortcuts all the time. Does anyone know how to remedy this?

  See if this work...

  Right-click in a space of taskbar oprn > select Task Manager > processes tab > right-click on explorer.exe > click on end process > Applications tab > click New task... > of Opeb, enter explorer.exe > OK when.

  You check office. There the icons? If so, reboot, still exist the icons?

  If the foregoing does nopt working, do a system restore.
  Choose a date where you did not have this problem as your restore point.
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html