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If delete the desktop icon layout, activate the confirm deletion message!


New option that is confirmed when deleting "Desktop Icons Layouts" simply activate before deleting!




A request from a cautious user found my hearing that there was no question when deleting the desktop icon layouts, so far no request within more than 15 years of desktop OK. This delete confirmation option is available from DesktopOK 7.27, but must be activated, regardless of whether you save the desktop icon layouts on Windows 11, 10, ... etc.  or unintentionally delete the valuable desktop icon positions on Microsoft's Windows servers!


Content:

1.) ... Option that when deleting "Desktop Icons Layouts" is confirmed on Windows comes!
2.) ... Quick questions and answers about the delete option confirmed by the desktop layout!


1.) Option that when deleting "Desktop Icons Layouts" is confirmed on Windows!

1. Start DesktopOK as always

2. Go to the menu item "Options"

3. activate "Always confirm deletion"

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Info:

If you accidentally delete a "Desktop Icon Layout", the message comes up with the question "Are you sure?".  If you now answer the question with "Yes", the "Desktop Icon Layout" is deleted and if the "Desktop Icon Layout" was a slip, you can  confirm the deletion of the "Desktop Icon Layout" with "No" or "Cancel". Now the desktop icon layout is preserved and you can continue to use it to restore the desktop icons on all Windows Desktop OS!


(Image-1) If delete the desktop icon layouts activate the confirm deletion!
If delete the desktop icon layouts activate the confirm deletion!





Info:

As you can see, an important precaution to not lose valuable "desktop icon layouts", which a Windows user noticed immediately when the desktop icon layouts were first deleted. In any case, the option ensures that valuable desktop icon settings are not lost. This option can be activated and deactivated at any time and please don't forget activate desktop icons.


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2.) Quick questions and answers about the delete option confirmed by the desktop layout!

1. How do I enable the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icons Layouts" on Windows?
- Open DesktopOK and go to the "Options" menu item.

2. Since when has the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icon Layouts" been available?
- The option has been available since DesktopOK 7.27.

3. What steps are required to enable the "Always confirm deletion" option in DesktopOK?
- Go to "Options", then check "Always confirm deletion".

4. Why is it important to enable the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icons Layouts"?
- To prevent accidental deletion and protect valuable layouts.

5. What happens if I accidentally delete a "Desktop Icon Layout" after enabling the verification option?
- A prompt will appear to see if you are sure before deleting the layout.

6. What are the effects of deleting a "Desktop Icon Layout" without prior confirmation?
- The layout is deleted immediately, without a security prompt.

7. How to restore desktop icons on all Windows desktop operating systems?
- By using the saved desktop icon layout in DesktopOK.

8. Why is deleting "Desktop Icon Layouts" a major concern for Windows users?
- To avoid losing important icon arrangements and layouts.

9. Which version of DesktopOK introduced the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icons Layouts"?
- The option was introduced with DesktopOK 7.27.

10. What happens if I disable the "Always confirm deletion" option?
- Security prompt is no longer displayed when deleting layouts.



11. What other features does DesktopOK offer besides the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icons Layouts"?
- DesktopOK provides features to save, restore, and manage desktop icon layouts.

12. How can I make sure that my valuable desktop icon positions on Microsoft Windows servers are not accidentally deleted?
- You can enable the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icons Layouts" and be careful before making any changes.

13. What errors could occur if I forget to enable the desktop icons on Windows?
- Your desktop icons may not display properly or layouts may be lost.

14. How can I prevent losing important "Desktop Icon Layouts"?
- You can regularly store your desktop icon layouts with DesktopOKand activate the option to confirm the deletion.

15. Is there a way to automatically enable the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icon Layouts"?
- No, the option must be activated manually.

16. What is the purpose of the "Always confirm delete" option in DesktopOK?
- The option is used to prevent accidental deletion of desktop icon layouts.

17. What are the benefits of enabling the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icon Layouts"?
- It provides additional security to protect important layouts and prevent accidental deletion.

18. Can the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icon Layouts" be used on older versions of DesktopOK?
- No, the option is only available from DesktopOK 7.27.

19. What are the consequences if I do not confirm the deletion of a "Desktop Icon Layout"?
- The layout is deleted immediately, without a security prompt.

20. What security measures should I consider when deleting "Desktop Icon Layouts"?
- Enable the option to confirm deletion and check carefully before making any changes.


21. How can I make sure that my desktop icon settings are not lost?
- You can ensure that your settings are not lost by regularly saving Desktop Icon Layouts with DesktopOK and enabling the option to confirm deletion.

22. What steps are required to find the "Always confirm deletion" option in the "Options" menu item?
- Go to DesktopOK, open the "Options" menu, and check the "Always confirm deletion" option.

23. How can I check the version of DesktopOK to make sure I have the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icons Layouts"?
- Click on the DesktopOK icon, go to "Help" and select "About DesktopOK" to check the installed version.

24. What happens if I don't confirm the deletion of a "Desktop Icon Layout" and click "Cancel" instead?
- The deletion will be canceled, and the desktop icon layout will remain unchanged.

25. Can the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icon Layouts" be disabled when using Windows 11?
- Yes, the option can be disabled, but it is recommended to leave it enabled to prevent accidental deletion.

26. How can I tell if the option to confirm the deletion of "Desktop Icons Layouts" is enabled?
- Check the options in DesktopOK and make sure that "Always confirm deletion" is checked.

27. What steps do I need to take to restore a "Desktop Icon Layout" after I accidentally delete it?
- Open DesktopOK, select the saved layout, and restore it.

28. What message does I get when I try to delete a "Desktop Icon Layout" after enabling the verification option?
- A message will appear asking "Are you sure?" asking to confirm that the layout has been deleted.

29. Why is it important to enable desktop icons on Windows?
- Enabled desktop icons allow you to customize your work environment and get quick access to important programs and files.

30. Which option should I choose if I want to undo the deletion of a "Desktop Icon Layout"?
- Click "No" or "Cancel" when the message "Are you sure?" appears to prevent the layout from being deleted.

31. What are the differences between the desktop icon layouts on different versions of Windows?
- The differences may vary in the arrangement, size and position of the desktop icons as well as in the supported functions.

32. How can I make sure that I don't accidentally delete valuable desktop icon positions?
- By activating the option to confirm the deletion and by being careful when making changes to the desktop icons.

33. Are there any alternatives to using DesktopOK for saving desktop icon layouts?
- Yes, there are other software tools and methods for saving and managing desktop icon layouts, but DesktopOK is a popular and reliable option.






See also:

► Save Desktop Layout in *.dok file or *.ini!
► How can I switch or change the Language In DesktopOK?
► What is better x64, x32, x86 version of desktop ok on Windows?
► Change the System Fonts, Title, Caption, Menus, Icons in Windows (10, 8.1, 7)!
► Window freezes and the program crashes, why?
► Multi Touch Test on Windows!
► Windows 10 Edge on the desktop and quick launch bar as a shortcut?
► Change desktop background when Windows 10 is not activated?


FAQ 38: Updated on: 29 May 2024 11:02 Windows


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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. I can save the desktop icon layout but accidentally delete it and thus cannot restore it, so I have arranged the icons on the Windows desktop according to a certain system, every time I change the display via one of the sub-items in the context menu of the desktop , Windows then resets the arrangement to the unclear setting, even if I have problems with the desktop icons, even if I use the computer and all of the user accounts, my perfect Windows desktop is important to me, I have been missing a function for saving the icon for a long time. Positions, on the Windows desktop I have arranged icons according to a certain system, Hkey_Current_User \ Software \ Microsoft \ WindowsCurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Streams I do not use the settings saved in the sub-keys for me, I participate in the positions for the icons on the desktop I like this tool to save and export the current icon arrangement.
  2. If I delete the desktop layout that was saved in this way, I cannot restore it, so that Windows can put the icons back in the desired positions, but no restart is necessary, I also do not want a finished solution with the batch files!
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