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    Vista Desktop Icons gone...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by bmwm3oz, May 6, 2008.

  1. bmwm3oz

    bmwm3oz Notebook Consultant

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    I came home to my computer today and turned it on like normal and the icons on the desktop were gone. When I left click and try to select and drag or whatever it doesn't work either...It's as if my desktop isn't there. It still has the background and everything...But if I save something to the desktop it doesn't show up it just ....doesnt.

    Anyone know a solution? What are my options...

    If I'm forced to re-install windows does that mean it re-formats the hard drive?
     
    bmwm3oz, May 6, 2008
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  2. 8plumbj

    8plumbj Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try and right click on the task bar and click "Show Desktop" or try and use the Resore Points in vista back to when they were there.
     
    8plumbj, May 6, 2008
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  3. darthsat

    darthsat Notebook Deity

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    Hello bmwm3oz.

    Try doing this:
    Right-click the desktop, go to view, then click "Show desktop icons"
     
    darthsat, May 6, 2008
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    bmwm3oz Notebook Consultant

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    Wow...Do you realize how long I've been googling this question and nobody has answered it...People were telling people to re-install windows

    THANK YOU SO MCUH OH MY GOD!
     
    bmwm3oz, May 6, 2008
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    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    timtravel42, May 6, 2008
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