Desktop icons are not showing in Windows 7

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If your desktop icons do not display on your Windows desktop, try this:

Right click on your desktop > View > Check Show desktop icons.

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It should help. If it doesnt, type gpedit.msc in start menu and hit Enter.

desktopicons Desktop icons are not showing in Windows 7

Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Desktop.

Now in Desktop, in the RHS pane, open Properties of Hide and disable all items on the desktop.

Configure your choice there. 

If Enabled, this setting removes icons, shortcuts, and other default and user-defined items from the desktop, including Recycle Bin, Computer, and Network Locations.

To show desktop icons, ensue that the setting is Not Configured.

Hit Apply > OK.

Restart.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.

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