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    dswwi5 Posts: 6, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 23, 2005, 10:06 PM
    Icons missing from desktop on Windows XP
    I have a elderly client that I recently visted for a beginners training session. Somehow... the icons on her DESKTOP are gone... the icons on her desktop are goneHow do I get them back on the desktop. Thank you. [email protected]
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    Feb 23, 2005, 10:16 PM
    Missing Icons
    Minimise any open windows, then Right click anywhere on the desktop.

    Select "Arrange Icons by"

    Click on "Show Desktop Icons"



    Hope this is of help to you.
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    Feb 24, 2005, 05:29 AM
    Another thing to check:
    • Yet again, minimize everything.
    • Right click on the desktop and choose "Properties"
    • Click on the "Desktop" tab
    • Click on the "Customize Desktop" button
    • There should be a section called "Desktop Icons". Make sure the ones you want are showing.
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