This problem occurs not only at large auto-update when the Windows 10 / 11 updates, desktop way! No reason to panic!
The solution ergo instruction is written for Windows 11 and 10, there is no reason to panic, here it explains what the cause is unless you use the free tool AutoHideDesktopIcons , otherwise it is easy to make the desktop reappear no matter if it's a plain Windows desktop PC, mobile on the tablet, Surface Pro / Go, or even on an MS Server OS.
Content:
1.) ... Activate this from the desktop under Windows 11 or 10!
2.) ... Why is it that the desktop disappears?
3.) ... Further measures to ensure that the desktop is displayed correctly under Windows 11 or 10!
1.) Activate this from the desktop under Windows 11 or 10!
Please press the key combination Windows + D to see the Windows desktop. With a simple mouse right click select the desired option. ( ... see picture-1 point 1 to 4 ) It isquite easy if sometimes after a large Windows 10 Auto Updates, all settings are lost the desktop icons to be visible again without having to save the desktop icons before!
See also: ►► Is my Windows 11 or 10 up to date!
There are freeware tools that can do this automatically, such as the free tool
► ... AutoHideDesktopIcons!
However, it is not necessary to permanently hide or show the icons.
Those who want more can try the freeware tool ... AutoHideDesktopIcons .
Windows 10 Desktop is back again!(Image-1) Windows 10 Desktop is back again! |
(Picture-1) Windows 11 or 10 Desktop is back there! |
This explanation is suitable for all Win 11 / 10 OS and older because here the problem and procedure is always the same.
2.) Why is it that the desktop disappears?
As a rule, it rarely happens that the desktop disappears:1. Mostly Windows 11 and 10 crashes or during an auto update
2. You have a Windows 10 cleanup software running or some kind of cleaner
3. Faulty system files
See also: ►► Desktop tips Windows 10!
3.) Further measures to ensure that the desktop is displayed correctly under Windows 11 / 10!
In such a case, you do not have to react immediately like a regular Windows 11 / 10 crash , it is so that a simple Explorer restart can do wonders!1. CTRL + SHIFT + ESC
2. New Task
3. Command: taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F
4. Again: New Task
5. Start Explorer: explorer.exe
( ... see Image-1, Items 1 to 7 )
On Windows 10, the desktop is part of MS File Explorer, and the possible reason why the icons are not displayed
See also: ►► Workplace on the desktop in Windows 10!
(Image-2) Windows 10 desktop restart! |