Windows 10: desktop gone - what to do?
If your folders and files on your desktop in Windows 10 suddenly disappear, there can be several reasons. We'll show you how to solve the problem.
Windows 10: Desktop gone after upgrade
- For some users, the desktop was cleared after upgrading from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10. It was an early bug that has since been fixed.
- However, there is no correct solution to the existing problem. A simple restart and switching to tablet mode has already helped many users.
Windows 10: All desktop icons are gone
- When all the icons have really disappeared, right-click on the desktop. Under "View" select the option "Show desktop icons".
- If you press the [Windows] and [E] keys simultaneously, the Explorer opens. Go to the "Desktop" category in the top left. If all files are still available here, it is simply a problem with the display.
- Open the Task Manager and you will find the "Windows Explorer" process at the top. Click on it with the right mouse button and select the option "Restart". If that doesn't help, there is a more profound problem.
Restore individual desktop icons on Windows 10
In addition to displaying any folders and files, you can also use the "Network" category, your user folder, the control panel and "This PC" on the desktop.
- Open the start menu and type the search command "common" on the keyboard.
- Then select the search result "Show or hide common icons on the desktop".
- Here you can activate the desired category and apply the change with "OK".
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to open multiple desktops in Windows 10.