How Do I Set Default Icons in Windows 10?
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How do I reset my desktop icons to default?

How to restore the old Windows desktop icons

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on Personalization.
  3. Click on Themes.
  4. Click the Desktop icons settings link.
  5. Check each icon you want to see on the desktop, including Computer (This PC), User’s Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel.
  6. Click Apply.
  7. Click OK.

How do I change my apps back to default Windows 10?

Step 1: Open Desktop Icon Settings. Click the Search button on the taskbar, type desktop icon in the empty box, and tap Show or hide common icons on the desktop in the list. Step 2: Restore the changed desktop icons to the default one. Choose a changed desktop icon (e.g. Network), and tap Restore Default button.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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