Many PC users are once faced with the fact that shortcuts disappear from the Windows 7 desktop. Many immediately fall into a stupor and do not understand what to do, but nothing terrible happened and now you will understand that in reality this problem easily solved.
Fixing the problem with Windows 7 shortcuts disappearing
There are few reasons why this happened: perhaps the shortcut display function was deactivated, or perhaps the explorer.exe process crashed. You should also not forget about viruses.
Activate the function
If your desktop icons are not displayed, do the following:
- Right-click on a free area of the desktop.
- A context menu will appear, where you should hover your mouse over the “View” section and select “Display desktop icons” and “Display desktop gadgets” from the drop-down list.
- Next, icons and folders should appear on the desktop, if this does not help, use another method.
Starting the explorer.exe process
If icons have disappeared from the Windows 7 desktop, the explorer.exe process that is responsible for them may be to blame. To fix this:
- Press the Win+R key combination to launch the command interpreter.
- In its window, specify the command explorer.exe and press Enter.
The icons should appear, if not, proceed to the next method.
Registry Editor
Perhaps the reason that all the icons on the desktop have disappeared is a problem with system registry. To restore shortcuts on your desktop you need to:
- Launch Windows Registry Editor. To do this, press the Win+R key combination and enter the regedit command in the window that appears.
- In the editor that opens, you need to expand the main branch “Computer” and then go to “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” - “SOFTWARE” -"Microsoft" - "WindowsNT" - "CurrentVersion" - "Image File Execution Options".
- There you need to look for subsections iexplorer.exe or explorer.exe.
- If they are found, you should select them, right-click and select delete.
The bottom line is that these subsections should not exist in this branch, so if they are present, you need to make them disappear. Then restart your computer and the problem should be resolved.
If it didn't work:
- In the Registry Editor, go to"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" - "SOFTWARE" -"Microsoft" - "WindowsNT" - "CurrentVersion".
- We find the “Winlogon” section there, and in the right window select “Shell” and open the parameter.
- Check that the value in the field is explorer.exe; if not, write it that way.
Conclusion
Now you know how to restore desktop icons. Use the methods we present and the problem will be solved.
Sometimes this happens when, when you go to the computer desktop, you suddenly see that all the icons are missing. Let's find out what this may be related to and what ways we can correct the situation.
Disappearance of desktop icons can happen for a variety of reasons. First of all, it is quite possible that specified function manually deactivated standard means. The problem may also be caused by a malfunction of the explorer.exe process. The possibility of a virus infection of the system should not be discounted.
Method 1: Recovering after physically deleting icons
First of all, let's consider such a banal option as physically deleting icons. This situation can happen, for example, if you are not the only person with access to this computer. Badges can be removed by an ill-wisher simply to annoy you, or simply by accident.
- To check this, try creating new shortcut. Click right click mice ( RMB) in place on the desktop. From the list, select "Create", then click "Label".
- In the shortcut creation shell, click "Review…".
- The File and Folder Browser tool will launch. Select any object in it. For our purposes, it doesn't matter which one. Click "OK".
- Then press "Next".
- In the next window, click "Ready".
- If the shortcut appears, it means that all icons that previously existed have been physically removed. If the shortcut does not appear, this means that the problem should be looked for elsewhere. Then try to solve the problem using the methods discussed below.
- But is it possible to recover deleted shortcuts? It’s not a fact that it will work out, but there is a chance. Call the shell "Run" typing Win+R. Enter:
shell:RecycleBinFolder
Click "OK".
- A window opens "Baskets". If you see missing labels there, consider yourself lucky. The point is that when standard deletion, the files are not completely deleted, but are initially sent to "Basket". If, in addition to icons, in "Basket" there are other elements, then select the ones you need by clicking on them with the left mouse button ( LMB) and simultaneously holding down Ctrl. If in "Basket" If only the objects to be restored are located, then you can select all the contents by clicking Ctrl+A. After this, click RMB by allocation. Select from the menu "Restore".
- The icons will return to the desktop.
But what if "Basket" was it empty? Unfortunately, this means that the objects have been completely deleted. Of course, you can try to restore by using special utilities. But this will be akin to shooting sparrows from a cannon and will take a lot of time. It will be faster to create frequently used shortcuts manually again.
Method 2: Enable icon display in the standard way
The display of desktop icons can be disabled manually. This could be done by another user as a joke, by small children, or even by mistake by you. The easiest way to fix this situation is.
Method 3: Start the explorer.exe process
Icons on the desktop may also disappear due to the fact that the explorer.exe process is not running on the PC. The specified process is responsible for the work "Windows Explorer", that is, for the graphic display of almost all elements of the system, except for wallpaper, including desktop shortcuts. The main sign that the reason for the absence of icons lies precisely in the disabling of explorer.exe is that there will also be no icons on the monitor. "Taskbar" and other controls.
Disabling this process can happen for many reasons: system failures, incorrect interaction with third-party software, virus penetration. We will look at how to reactivate explorer.exe so that the icons return to their original place.
Method 4: Fixing the system registry
If using the previous method it was not possible to activate explorer.exe or if after restarting the computer it disappeared again, then the problem of missing icons may be due to problems in the registry. Let's see how we can fix them.
Since manipulations with entries in the system registry will be described below, we strongly advise you to create an OS restore point or a backup copy before moving on to specific actions.
- To go to "Registry Editor" apply the combination Win+R to call the tool "Run". Enter:
Click "OK" or Enter.
- A shell called "Registry Editor", in which you will need to perform a series of manipulations. To navigate through registry sections, use the tree-shaped navigation menu, which is located on the left side of the editor window. If the list of registry keys is not visible, then click on the name "Computer". A list of the main registry keys will open. Go by name "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE". Next click "SOFTWARE".
- A very large list of sections opens. You need to find the name in it "Microsoft" and click on it.
- Again a long list of sections opens. Find in it "WindowsNT" and click on it. Next, go by name "CurrentVersion" And "Image File Execution Options".
- A large list of subsections opens again. Look for subsections with the name "iexplorer.exe" or "explorer.exe". The point is that these subsections should not be here. If you find both or one of them, then these subsections should be deleted. To do this, click on the name RMB. From the drop-down list, select "Delete".
- After this, a dialog box appears asking whether you really want to delete the selected subsection with all its contents. Click "Yes".
- If only one of the above subsections is present in the registry, then for the changes to take effect, you can immediately restart the computer, having first saved all unsaved documents in open programs. If there is a second unwanted subsection in the list, then in this case, first delete it, and only then reboot.
- If the actions taken did not help or you did not find the unwanted sections discussed above, then in this case you need to check another registry subsection - "Winlogon". It is in the section "CurrentVersion". We have already talked about how to get there above. So, select the name of the subsection "Winlogon". After this, go to the right main part of the window, where the string parameters of the selected section are located. Search string parameter "Shell". If you don’t find it, then with a high degree of probability we can say that this is the cause of the problem. Click on any free space on the right side of the shell RMB. In the list that appears, click "Create". IN additional list choose "String parameter".
- In the generated object, instead of the name "New parameter..." drive in "Shell" and click Enter. Then you need to make a change in the properties of the string parameter. Double click on the name LMB.
- The shell starts "Changing a string parameter". Enter in the field "Meaning" record "explorer.exe". Then click Enter or "OK".
- After that, in the list of registry key parameters "Winlogon" the string parameter should be displayed "Shell". In the field "Meaning" will stand "explorer.exe". If everything is so, then you can restart your PC.
But there are cases when a string parameter exists in the right place, but the field "Meaning" empty or it corresponds to a name other than "explorer.exe". In this case, you need to perform the following actions.
Method 5: Antivirus scan
If these solutions to the problem did not help, then there is a possibility that your computer is infected with viruses. In this case, you need to scan the system with an antivirus utility. For example, you can use the Dr.Web CureIt program, which has proven itself very well in such cases. It is recommended to perform the scan not from a theoretically infected computer, but from another machine. Or use a bootable flash drive for this purpose. This is due to the fact that when performing an operation from an already infected system, there is a high probability that the antivirus will not be able to detect the threat.
During the scanning procedure and if any malicious code follow the recommendations given by the antivirus utility in the dialog box. After virus removal is complete, you may need to activate the explorer.exe process via "Task Manager" And "Registry Editor" in the ways discussed above.
Method 6: Rollback to a restore point or reinstall the OS
If none of the methods discussed above helped, then you can try to roll back to the last system restore point. An important condition is the presence of such a recovery point at the time when the icons were displayed normally on the desktop. If a restore point was not created during this period, then you will not be able to solve the problem this way.
If you still haven’t found a suitable restore point on your computer or rolling back to it didn’t help solve the problem, then in this case the most radical way out of the situation remains – reinstallation operating system. But this step should be approached only when all other possibilities have been tested and have not given the expected result.
As you can see from this lesson, there are quite a few different reasons why desktop icons may disappear. Each reason, naturally, has its own way to solve the problem. For example, if the display of icons was disabled in the settings standard methods, then no manipulations with processes in "Task Manager" They won't help you put the labels back in place. Therefore, first of all, you need to establish the cause of the problem, and only then start solving it. It is recommended to search for the causes and perform recovery manipulations in exactly the order presented in this article. You should not immediately reinstall the system or roll it back, because the solution can be very simple.
If you, once turning on your desktop computer or laptop (which runs the operating system Windows systems 7, 10, or XP) saw that all your desktop icons have disappeared and you don’t know how to get them back, then this article will help you solve this problem.
There are at least several serious and not so serious reasons for this, and now we will look at them one by one:
Function to enable desktop display.
If your desktop shortcuts are missing and not displayed, but the taskbar is fully functional,
check their availability in system folder, which is called your account name. To do this, call “My Computer” by pressing the keyboard shortcuts “Win + E”. Next, go to drive “C” / users / folder with your name account/ desktop. And if there are at least some shortcuts there, then you have disabled the display of desktop shortcuts.
Now, in order to restore and pin icons to the desktop, you need to right-click your mouse on an empty space on the desktop, then move the mouse cursor over the “View” section, now you need to check the box next to “Display desktop icons”.
After the manipulations you have done, all your shortcuts should return.
Important: If you do not find any shortcuts in the system folder, then this method cannot return them.
Running the "explorer.exe" subroutine
Explorer.exe – executor system file, which is responsible for launching and displaying the desktop, start menu and taskbar. But it happens that due to virus programs or simply a system failure, explorer.exe is disabled. This means you will have to manually make it work. There are two ways to do this:
Via Task Manager
To enable it, you will have to launch the task manager using the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+Shift+Esc”. After that, first click on “File”, then from the pop-up context menu"Start a new task."
Now you just have to enter “explorer.exe” in the task creation menu and click “OK”.
The startup process may take some time, on average 5-10 seconds.
Important: if after this the taskbar appears, but it was not possible to return the icons, proceed to step “1” – the function of turning on the desktop display.
Using the registry
To enter the registry of your system, press the key combination “Win + R”, with this action you will call the “Run” task, in which enter the regedit command and click “OK”.
Important: if for some reason this cannot be done, then turn off your PC. Now turn it on and while the Bios is loading, press the F8 key, this will call additional options boot your system in which you must select the “Safe Mode” option.
Now that you have managed to launch the task registry, go to the folder “Computer / HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon”, now find the “Shell” parameter, open it double click your mouse and, if the value line is empty, enter “explorer.exe” there. Next, click "OK".
After closing the registry, all icons should return to their original place.
Recover accidentally deleted shortcuts using the Recycle Bin
If all the icons have disappeared from the desktop, for example, you accidentally deleted them, then they can be easily restored. The fact is that all the files you delete are stored in a temporary park called the “Trash”. (The “mathcad” program will be used as an example).
And so, we find the trash icon on the desktop and open it. Next, we find the previously deleted program shortcut in it and right-click on it, calling up an additional context menu in which you need to select the “Restore” option.
Important: this method will not work if the shortcut was deleted quite a long time ago or the trash was emptied.
Reinstall the shortcuts you need
This method is suitable if all previous ones have failed. You just need to place the shortcut on your desktop. To do this, find the program you need in the start menu. And just drag the shortcut to your desktop.
If the start menu is not there necessary program, then search for it manually. You can do this in two ways:
Open the start menu and find the search command, then enter the exact name in the desired line the desired program(example presented on OS Windows 10). When the search returns results, right-click on the icon and select “Open folder containing file.”
When File Explorer opens with the shortcut you want, right-click on it again, then select Send to / Desktop (create shortcut).
System Restore
This method is an extreme one, so if the icons disappeared and you tried to bring the shortcuts back to the desktop, but none of the methods described above helped, then you should run the system restore task. But don’t worry, this method is not as scary as the name might suggest. System Restore serves as a kind of rollback to your system. That is, by running this procedure, say, on the 19th day, all programs that you installed after this date will be deleted, and any changes related to the system will also be canceled.
Important: files text documents or movies that are on your computer will remain unchanged. Only third-party programs will be removed.
And so, in order to start this procedure, open “My Computer” and right-click on an empty space. Then, from the provided context menu list, select the “Properties” option.
Now that a new window has opened, go to the System Protection section.
Now you are transferred to the “System Properties” menu, in which you need to remain on the “System Protection” tab and click on “Restore”.
The system recovery setup menu will then launch.
Important: you must select a restore point that was created before any problem appeared.
During recovery, your computer may restart several times - this is normal. The recovery itself takes up to 30 minutes maximum, it all depends on the hardware and how long ago the recovery point was.
Conclusion
Do not despair if your desktop icons have disappeared; after reading our article and the methods proposed in it, you will be able to cope with the problem that has arisen. Start from the first point to the last, because let me remind you that system recovery is a last resort method.
As a rule, on our desk we place the most frequently used documents, telephone, and other accessories. It’s the same when working with a computer - for the convenience of opening the most frequently used programs, labels, icons and badges are on the desktop. They make our life easier by eliminating the need to rummage through disk directories in search of the desired program. Our actions are sometimes brought to the point of automaticity and it’s scary to imagine what to do when the desktop icons suddenly disappear. Unfortunately, this does happen. The main thing in this situation is not to panic, but to perform a series of simple actions.
Instructions:
- To begin with, let's consider the option when you yourself accidentally deleted one or more shortcuts. Right-click on empty space
on the desktop. Since it is already empty, it will be difficult to miss. From the menu that appears, select the command "Cancel deletion". If several icons were deleted at once, then open "Basket", select the desired icons and, after right-clicking on one of them, select the command from the context menu "Restore"
(of course, this is only possible if the “Trash” has not yet been emptied).
If the standard Desktop icon has disappeared (“Network Neighborhood”, “My Documents”, “My Computer”) and they are not in the “Trash” - in the menu, after clicking on the empty area, select the command "Properties" . In the window that appears, find the “Desktop” section and click: “Desktop Customization” - “General”", mark the icons required for the desktop and click "OK". - If the first method does not bring results, then the problem is deeper or you have become the butt of someone's joke. You may have been cheated on desktop settings . To return to the original view, click on the empty space again and select menu items - “Arrange icons” - “Display desktop icons”. If there is no checkmark next to this item, check it.
- The second method didn’t help and the shortcuts didn’t appear? Don't despair. There may have been a glitch in the process explorer.exe , which is also responsible for desktop icons. All that is required is to run it again. To do this, simultaneously press the keys on the keyboard "Ctrl", "Delete" and "Alt" . In the window that appears, we are interested in the “Applications” tab. Click the “New task” button, enter explorer.exe in the “Open” line and click “OK”. You may need to restart your computer.
- But how to restore desktop icons if The taskbar and the Start button disappeared ? This often happens after installing malware (virus infection) and is corrected through the registry. Naturally, you need to perform the following steps only after removing the virus. So, press “Alt” + “Ctrl” + “Delete” again to call the “Dispatcher” Windows tasks", and follow the 3rd step until a window with the line "Open" appears. We type in the field regedit and confirm the command (Enter). In a new window "Registry Editor", move through the folders (they are correctly called - Keys) until we find “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE”. In this folder select: "SOFTWARE" - "Microsoft" - "WindowsNT" - "CurrentVersion" and the last key - "Image File Execution Options" . If there are sections “explorer.exe” or “iexplorer.exe” in this folder, delete them. Continuing to navigate through the registry keys, select the folder "Winlogon" . Find the line “Shell” in the row on the right and look at the rightmost column. If it says something other than “explorer.exe”, right-click on this line, select “Change” and erase the excess in the “Value” line.
- Reboot the computer and admire the result.
Sometimes Windows clients 10 are faced with a problem: they turn on the computer, but on their “Desktop” there are no certain icons that they need for work. Why might this happen? What to do in such a situation? Let's look at today how to return the necessary icons and get quick access to services and programs.
Why do icons disappear from the Windows 10 desktop?
Before you solve the problem with icons suddenly disappearing in Windows 10, you need to consider why this could happen. There are several explanations:
- Virus infection. They are capable of making changes to system settings, thereby removing icons. In this regard, before returning the icons to the “Desktop” you need to scan hard drives PC for malware using an antivirus, so that after restoring the icons, the situation does not repeat itself.
- System failure. This could be a single bug. In this case, you just need to manually return all the icons.
- Off system process explorer.
- Activated "Tablet Mode". To return the usual icons, you need to disable this mode.
- Installation Windows updates with errors. If the icons disappeared immediately after updating the system, the update may have been installed incorrectly. In this case, add the shortcuts again manually.
- Incorrect disconnection of the second monitor.
Putting the icons back on the “Desktop”
You can correct the situation in several ways: by eliminating the cause itself using the “Task Manager” and “Registry Editor” or by returning the necessary icons manually.
Using context menu options
Utility icons can be removed from the Desktop on their own if their display is disabled. To turn the feature back on, do the following:
If this method does not help, recreate the program icons manually using another context menu option:
- Again, right-click on the free field on the “Desktop”.
- In the list, click on “Create”. Now click on “Shortcut”.
Click on the “Shortcut” item to create a shortcut to a specific program - In the new window, click on “Browse” to “ Windows Explorer" choose required file programs.
Click on the Browse button to select the application in Windows Explorer - As a rule, all utilities are stored on the system disk in the Program Files folder. We find the right application, for example, Skype. Open the messenger folder and look for the Skype.exe file, which launches the utility. Click on OK.
Select the program file whose shortcut you want to see on your “Desktop” - Now click on “Next” in the main window.
Click on the "Next" button to continue the shortcut creation procedure - We print the new shortcut name or leave the standard file name. Click on “Finish”.
Enter the name of the shortcut and click on “Done”
Restore default icons in Settings
If you have lost classic Windows icons on your home screen, such as “Trash” or “My Computer,” you can quickly restore them. Just use the following instructions:
- First, click on the icon-free area on the main page Windows screen right mouse button to bring up the context menu you are already familiar with.
Select "Personalization" in the context menu of the "Desktop" - In the list of options and sections, click on the last item “Personalization”.
- In the large window, go directly to the “Themes” tab.
- Now let's turn our attention to the right column with links in the window. Click on “Desktop Icon Settings”.
Click on the “Desktop Icon Settings” link - A small window will open on top of the main one. In it, put a checkmark to the left of the shortcuts that you want to see on your “Desktop”. You can install “My Computer”, “Control Panel”, “Trash” and some others.
Mark the icons you need and click on “Apply” - After that, click on “Apply” and then on OK to close the additional window. The marked icons will immediately appear on your desktop.
Video: how to replace standard Windows shortcuts
Fixing the registry to restore the “Desktop”
The sudden disappearance of icons from the “Desktop” can be caused by errors in the registry - the operating system database, which the latter constantly accesses during operation. It stores all system settings, utilities, connected equipment (printers, headphones, etc.), so it is very important that the registry works correctly. What to do if the reason is an error in the registry?
- On the keyboard, press the Win + R key combination, which will bring up a small “Run” window. In it we enter the word regedit.
Enter the command regedit in the "Open" field - The Registry Editor window will open. Before further manipulations, you need to create backup copy registry in case of incorrect editing. To do this, click on the “File” object in the top panel, and then on the “Export” option.
Click on "Export" in the "File" menu - We print the name and save it in any folder convenient for you or even on the “Desktop”. This file will help restore the registry to its previous state. To do this you just need to run it double click mice.
Save a backup copy of the registry in any convenient location - In the left part of the window, open the third main branch HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Open the third main folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE on the left side of the window - Now we sequentially launch the following folders: Software - Microsoft - WindowsNT - CurrentVersion - Winlogon.
In the Winlogon folder, look for the Shell entry - On the right side of the window, look for a registry entry called Shell. We launch it by double-clicking and see what value this parameter has. It should be explorer.exe. If there is another one, we change it immediately.
The Shell parameter must be set to explorer.exe - Another parameter in the Userinit list should be C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe.
The Userinit parameter should be set to C:\Windows\system32\userinit.exe - After changing the values of these two parameters, a black screen may appear. Don't worry, it will disappear in a few seconds.
Restoring icons through Task Manager
For graphic design Windows responds with the explorer.exe or Explorer service process. Icons may suddenly disappear from the “Desktop” due to the fact that it is not working correctly or is not running at all. In the first case, it must be restarted. How to do this?
- In Windows 10, launching the “Task Manager” is very simple: right-click on the “Taskbar” and select the desired item in the context menu.
Open the "Task Manager" through the context menu of the "Taskbar" - In the first “Processes” section, carefully look for the “Explorer” item in the list. Select it with the left mouse button, and then click on the “Restart” button located at the bottom of the window.
Select "Explorer" in the "Processes" tab and click "Restart" - If you do not find this process in the list, click on “File” in the top panel and select the first item “Run a new task”.
In the “File” menu, click on “Run a new task” - In a new small window, in a single field, type explorer.exe or explorer. Click OK for the created task to run.
Enter the command explorer.exe in the "Open" field - The same launch command can be sent to the system in another way: using the Run window. Press the Win + R combination on your keyboard. Write one of the two commands and click OK.
Turning off tablet mode
Icons do not appear on the “Desktop” if you have “Tablet Mode” activated. How can I turn it off and prevent the system from turning it on on its own?
- First, you need to make sure that “Tablet Mode” is not activated on your PC. To do this, hold down the Win and A (Latin) keys. An area with notifications and tiles will appear on the right side of the screen. The very first one will be “Tablet Mode”. If it is active ( rich color unlike disabled ones), click on it once with the left mouse button. It will immediately dim and the screen will return to the “Desktop” mode.
- After all the manipulations, you need to turn on the “Start” system menu and click on the gear-shaped icon, which is located directly above the device’s power off button. This action will open the window " Windows Settings».
Click the gear icon in the Start menu to open Windows Settings - Launch the first section “System” with one click.
Open the first section “System” - In the first drop-down menu, select “Use desktop mode” as the value, and in the second, “Always ask for permission before switching mode.”
In the first drop-down menu, select "Use Desktop Mode" - Move the two sliders to the “On” position and then to the “Off” position again.
Turning off the PC using the button on the laptop
A non-standard way to get the icons back is to turn off the device using the power button, rather than through the system Start menu. To do this, you need to close all utility windows and hold down the button. After turning on the computer, the shortcuts should appear on the “Desktop” again.
Scan explorer.exe file
Icons can be removed from the “Desktop” on their own if the explorer.exe file, which is responsible for the window file, is damaged. Windows interface 10. What can be done in this case? You need to scan the file using special commands:
Video: several methods for restoring desktop icons
System rollback
One of the most effective ways to return icons - restoring the system to its previous state, when all the necessary icons were still on the “Desktop”. This method will help you if all the others fail and you don't want to return them manually. Use the following instructions:
- Click on the magnifying glass icon on the “Taskbar” located next to the “Start” button. We print the request “Control Panel”. As you type, the system will display expected search results. Left-click on the item with the corresponding name.
Open Control Panel using Windows Search - Find the search bar at the top and enter the query “Recovery”. In the results, run the section with this name.
Open the "Recovery" section in the "Control Panel" - Now you need to click on the second option “Run System Restore”.
Click on the second item “Run System Restore” - The Recovery Wizard window will appear on the screen. Read the information and simply click on the “Next” button in the lower right corner of the window.
In the wizard window, click “Next” - In the list of recovery points, select the desired one with the left mouse button. Click on “Next” again. The “Search for affected programs” button allows you to find out which utilities and drivers will be removed and which will be restored
- Click on “Finish” so that the system starts the recovery process - rolling back to the time when the shortcuts were still on the “Desktop”.
Click “Finish” to start the recovery process
Video: how to roll back the system using a restore point
Restoring icons on the “Taskbar”
You can put back the necessary icons on the “Taskbar” using several methods. In particular, by restarting the “Explorer” process in the “Task Manager” and by rolling back the system through a restore point. Detailed instructions These methods were described in the “Restoring icons through the Task Manager” and “System Rollback” sections of this article.
You also have the right to manually install the same icons on the “Taskbar” yourself. To do this, do the following:
- Right-click on a field free of shortcuts on the “Desktop”. In the list, select the very last item “Personalization”.
- Now let's switch directly to last tab"Taskbar". Scroll down the page to the link “Select the icons displayed in the taskbar.” We click on it.
Click on the link “Choose the icons that appear on the taskbar” - Using switches we add or remove system icons and utility icons. As you enable certain icons, you will immediately see that they appear on the “Taskbar”.
Use the switches to activate the icons you need on the “Taskbar” - Click the back arrow to return to the main tab. Now click on the second link “Turn system icons on and off.” Here you can configure the display of standard Windows icons on the “Taskbar”: power, touch keyboard, network, volume, etc. Turn on the icons you need and close the Windows Settings window.
Enable the system icons you need - If the first list did not contain the program that you want to return to the “Taskbar”, drag its shortcut from the “Desktop”: to do this, hold down the icon with the left mouse button and drag it to the panel.
Drag the program shortcut from the “Desktop” to the “Taskbar” with the mouse - When the icon is within the panel, release the mouse button - the icon will be fixed.
The Skype shortcut is stuck on the taskbar
If you turned on “Tablet Mode” and all the icons from the “Taskbar” disappeared, this means that you have enabled the “Hide application icons” option in the “Taskbar” tab in the “Windows Settings” window. Find it and disable it using the instructions in the “Turning off mode” section. tablet computer" of this article.
If you suddenly lost the icons you need on the “Desktop” and “Taskbar”, first of all check if you have malware. To do this, use your updated antivirus. You can get the icons back by creating new shortcuts through the context menu options and changing the settings in the Windows Settings window. “Registry Editor” and “Task Manager” will also come to the rescue, in which you can restart the “Explorer” process, which is responsible for the Windows graphical interface and display of icons.
