Fix: All Desktop Icons Disappeared after Windows 10 Update

In this video I will show you how to Fix: All Desktop Icons Disappeared after Windows 10 Update.

The address used in the video:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics

[healthfullivingify]

Thank you so much, Edward- your method fixed my PC. I looked in your 'more' section under the video, copied the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics you give us, and pasted it into my address bar when opening Registry Editor.
From there, just as you show us, it was easy to change the icon spacing values. I restarted and Voila! All 'lost' icons, desktop, photos, etc are restored.
Another video talked about how one needs to get the lost items restored within 10 days of the Windows 10 Update which deleted them, or lose them. Anyway, my update was yesterday and I found you today and FIXED IT. You gained a subscriber. Thank you, Edward! HERO!

[danbridgman]

You did it!!! I have spent over a week trying all sorts of things without success. Then I found your video. You explain just what to do and it worked!!! Thanks very much!

[siomycopsesion]

If this doesn't work for you try this.
Right click on an empty space on your desktop. Click on the "View" option then click "Show desktop icons" hope this help :]

[tracymundy]

Thank you sooo much! My Icons have been gone for 6 months!! I have tried all kinds of stuff and this worked like a charm. I just wish I knew why my values were changed so much.

[jenniferphilips]

thanks, this worked for me & the problem occurred after I changed to a new 4K monitor and have been looking for a fix for quite some time, so good job.

[madhav]

Thanks a lot . I have been trying from last year and no any other videoS were able to tell this simple solution .
I will subscribe you now .

[franzlorenznicolz]

thank you for this guide... it works my icons came back and did not disappear again...

[valeshkarodrigues]

Thank you... thank you.... thank 2 hours of struggle finally got your channel and this wonderful video which helped resolve the problem.... thanks again

[wellotoninnaturallywellinc]

I watched your video again, and just by changing those two sizes, all my files came back, documents downloads, all of it, thank you.

[IHTXVideosandOthers]

Opposite for me. When i remove a folder from my desktop to the recycle bin, sometimes it just appears back, filling my desktop again. What's happening and how do i fix it?

[davidsaldate]

If the default value has been changed, how do I know the value that I need to set it back to?

[dineshbairwa]

Is it only for icon or for all other folders which were on my desktop before uodation

[calinandrei]

Hi man!
you recommended an Asus prime b450 plus motherboard or an Gigabyte b450 aorus pro motherboard?

[kayeann]

OMG IT WORKS ON ME!!! I WAS PANICKING EARLIER BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO MY LAPTOP 😥 THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[overcompensation]

Hi there,

Folder icons on my desktop are fine but all separate files such as word docs, pdf and pictures have vanished. I searched the hard drive but they aren't anywhere. Help! Thanks.

[alfonzo]

It worked! Thanks man. I nearly 💩 myself thinking my games and photos were gone forever

[JoAnnGray]

Thank you. This worked perfectly for me.

[wellotoninnaturallywellinc]

windows did an update, and now not only my icons are gone, my files documents, download s all of it are gone. can you assist.

[fmf]

WOW, regedit adjustment to -1128 totally worked. Amazing, thanks!

[jtridexter]

Oh my such armatures going in to the registry to fix such an easy issue. Follow the instructions below without having to fuck around with your registry which I do not recommend! #1 -Right click anywhere on your desktop background color. #2 -click view. #3 click on " Show desktop icons". Its that simple, and you're welcome. Remember kids, don't mess around with your registry!