This post shows students and new users steps to hide or unhide all desktop icons when using Windows 11. If you like a clean desktop, Windows allows you to hide all icons so that the desktop is completely clean of icons. This can be done with a few simple clicks.
Many applications will automatically install their icons on the desktop. Some are kind enough to ask if you’d want icons placed on the desktop. If you have too many icons and simply want to hide them all, follow the steps below.
Or, if you’re wondering where all the desktop icons went, the same steps will bring them back so they’re not hidden.
To get started with hiding all desktop icons, follow the steps below.
How to hide all desktop icons on Windows 11
As mentioned above, hiding all desktop icons can be done with a few clicks. To do that, right-click on your desktop, select “View,” then click “Show Desktop Icons.”
This option toggles desktop icons on and off.
That’s it!
How to show desktop icons on Windows 11
Windows 11 allows you to add built-in icons to your desktop to easily access File Explorer, Control Panel, and the Recycle Bin. These special icons like Computer, User, and Control Panel to the desktop are useful in some cases, and below is how to add them.
Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings app. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane.
To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:
Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.
Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Personalization, and select Themes on the right pane of your screen shown in the image below.
On the Themes settings pane, under Related settings, click Desktop icon settings.
You can show the Computer, User’s Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel on the desktop.
The icons selected above should be shown on the desktop. These are useful icons and should help users get to essential settings quickly.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- Hiding and showing desktop icons in Windows 11 is a simple process that can enhance your desktop organization.
- By using the right-click menu, you can quickly toggle the visibility of all desktop icons.
- Accessing important system icons like File Explorer and Control Panel can be done through the Desktop Icon Settings.
- Keeping a clean desktop can help improve focus and productivity.
- Familiarize yourself with these steps for a more personalized and efficient Windows experience.
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