This time, we will introduce the cause and solution for when desktop icons disappear in Windows 11 and do not appear even when you set the desktop icons to display, but when you check the desktop in File Explorer, the files are still there.
What to do if your desktop icons disappear
Cause
The reason your desktop icons have disappeared is most likely due to a bug in Windows Update.
Windows 11 File Explorer still has bugs that haven't been fully resolved.
Issues and solutions confirmed in Win11 KB5032190
Other possible issues include issues with system files, icon cache, themes, etc.
Due to this issue, icons are no longer displayed even when you right-click on the desktop > View > "Show desktop icons."
approach
1. Reboot
First, try restarting your PC once.
If restarting doesn't solve the problem, try repairing your system files.
2. Repair system files
If there is an error in the system files, various problems will occur. Repairing the system files will also replace Explorer (explorer.exe) with the correct files, so in most cases this will solve the problem.
Repairing system files in Win10/Win11 with "System File Checker"
3. Desktop icon settings
When you change the theme in personalization, the desktop display may become distorted.
1. Press Windows Key + R to open Run, type the following command and press Enter:
rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,02. The "Desktop Icon Settings" window will open. Uncheck "Allow themes to change desktop icons" and click OK.
3. Restart your PC.
4. Clear the icon cache
If the icons on your desktop are not displayed properly, it may be due to the icon cache. Please refer to the following page to try deleting the icon cache.
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