339 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop tags

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Cannot change some File Icons

I need to change a desktop icon. When I go to "Properties" there is no "Customize" tab shown with which I can view the new Icons choice

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-07-03T13:40:05.95+00:00
Premier Piling 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-07-03T14:15:14.6833333+00:00
DaveM121 898K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Desktop background slideshow

How do I keep my background set to slideshow and not change back to picture after I change desktop

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2025-11-06T18:14:11.11+00:00
Craig Ward 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-30T22:35:22.0166667+00:00
Oren Gammel 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Desktop Icons Unreadable

Older adults use a lot of computers. Eyesight is a problem. Enlarging Desktop Icon text or an add on program to do so wuold be a great help. I DO NOT WANT TO ENLARGE ALL TEXT!!!! That is the only option your designers have left me. They are young…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-24T23:12:04.8+00:00
Jean Carroll 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T08:43:57.3666667+00:00
Ian-T 7,790 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My lock screen would show the default wallpaper before switching to the slideshow option that I enabled it. how do I fix this?

Hello fellow windows 11 users. For context, I have set my lockscreen to be a slideshow, showcasing various images. The problem is that before the said slideshow happens, the default blue lockscreen wallpaper still shows up first.What I want instead is…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-26T03:23:13.8533333+00:00
Safir Ahmadi 25 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-29T03:41:29.97+00:00
Safir Ahmadi 25 Reputation points
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MS Ego Problem - They know and we must accept.

Why does MS not allow Desktop Icon Text only to be enlarged? It is really a pain for people with bad vision. I know the community is not enormous BUT there is a community.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-28T16:53:49.6966667+00:00
Jean Carroll 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-28T19:00:29.62+00:00
Nathan R 0 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I disable the option to create a new desktop?

With a recent windows update I keep getting the task view to automatically ask if I want to add a new desktop whenever I click on my second monitor scree. How do I disable the option to add a new desktop. I have no reason at this time for more than one…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-07T23:56:37.87+00:00
Chris Harmon 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-26T16:13:04.3266667+00:00
Philip 0 Reputation points
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I cant right click on my desktop so it disabled my shortcuts?

I'm not sure what happened, but when i opened my computer it was a blank grey screen without anything, my taskbar had missing apps and i could not see my WIFI and time icons like usually. Later when i figured that out i noticed my shortcuts were missing,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-24T02:17:54.5566667+00:00
Tito 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-25T07:21:56.2833333+00:00
Clary-N 12,240 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

New update has removed my taskbar from windows.

The New Update has removed my taskbar completely. I have tried every option available and it doesn't work.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2025-11-05T18:49:43.62+00:00
Ruben Pereira 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-23T20:52:02.3066667+00:00
Andrew Dowdell 45 Reputation points
2 answers

I need to install the Epson L4150 scanner for W11.

I need to install the Epson L4150 scanner for W11. Used Epson Print + Scan on W10 but have now lost the Scanner icon from the taskbar

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-22T09:20:53.2566667+00:00
Ben Pieters 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-22T09:54:12.18+00:00
DaveM121 898K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

File explorer opens with only the tabs win11 Pro 25H2

After starting up windows, file explorer works fine. At some point, if I open another instance (or open a folder in a new window), a window opens without the folder tree and the folder list, just the tabs. It works again for a short time if I restart…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-19T13:56:17.5166667+00:00
Erik Istrup 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2026-06-19T20:13:11.9+00:00
Erik Istrup 20 Reputation points
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how to stop rearranging desktop icons

what do i need to do to make this stop rearranging my desktop? I have to group icons by the department they go to to keep things straight and when my computer decides to force restart itself randomly my icons get jumbled randomly. not sorted by name,…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2025-11-05T22:50:16.9633333+00:00
GDCofH 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-18T05:04:15.2266667+00:00
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Something went wrong and your pin isn't available (code: 0x80284001)

When I went to turn on my ASUS Rog Zephyrus gaming laptop today, I saw a "something went wrong and your pin isn't available (code: 0x80284001). Click to set up your pin again" error. I was able to log in with my Microsoft password and then I…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-01-06T18:50:52.6533333+00:00
ali 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-17T11:53:43.78+00:00
Giraffe20 85 Reputation points
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how do i reduce the size of all folders on my desktop

how do I reduce the size of all folders on my desktop?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2025-10-28T05:32:04.6333333+00:00
Liz Blanco 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-15T08:06:04.5066667+00:00
charles ingrao 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Add H.P. scan icon to my desktop

I have a new windows computer how do I add the H.P. SCAN icon to my desktop

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-13T15:11:14.42+00:00
Roy Zirillo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-15T04:15:54.9433333+00:00
Sin-D 10,830 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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OS keeps moving to another desktop when i open notepad.

hi guys, this problem makes me so mad. every time i open (chrome, notepad, png, etc...) windwos11 will just move to another virtual desktop, where that particular program is already opened. this problem hinders my productivity so much. please fix it.…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-05T15:39:06.64+00:00
i 4N45 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-06-12T22:57:10.73+00:00
Ivan B 116.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
0 answers

Why did I lose ability to have background image?

Seems after the latest update on Windows 11, the background vanished. It says I HAVE to backup my pictures to OneDrive in order to have a background?!?! HECK NO! Sorry Microsoft, but this is going way too far in YOU trying to control people's PC's. These…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-10T07:53:57.4866667+00:00
ScottJB9276 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2026-06-10T08:24:15.4266667+00:00
DaveM121 (2) 14,615 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

Locking taskbar?

I'm working in Windows 11. I can't remember how to lock the taskbar. Anyone know?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-08T18:20:13.3966667+00:00
Angela Melina 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-09T07:38:54.8033333+00:00
Thomas4-N 17,980 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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BACKGROUND slideshow duration settings do not work in Windows 11

No matter what I set the timing to, e.g. 1 minute, 10 minutes, etc., the slideshow changes every 5 seconds. Please help.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-07T12:09:26.1033333+00:00
angela newman 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-06-09T05:02:28.8+00:00
nobuko c 124.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

Request: Windows 11 UI customization options similar to Windows 10

Hello, I would like to request that Windows 11 includes more customization options to reproduce the productive and distraction-free experience of Windows 10 Pro v19045. Specifically: Ability to use square window corners, without rounded edges or…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-08T07:29:17.4133333+00:00
Leonardo Patiño 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-08T08:39:18.3733333+00:00
Paulo GM 68,230 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Display auto lock screen every 5 mins even turn off auto

หน้าจอดับเองทั้งที่ตั้งทุกอย่างเป็น Never หมดแล้วแต่ก็จะยังดับเองทุก 5 นาที Screen saver ปรับได้แค่ 1 mins / 5 mins พอตั้งเป็น 10 mins ก็จะเด้งกลับมาที่ 5 mins อยู่ดี Screen saver เอาติ๊ก On resume ออกก็แล้วก็ยังดับเอง ใช้ Windows 11 Home…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Desktop
asked 2026-06-08T05:01:07.4966667+00:00
PPJ 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-06-08T06:08:11.92+00:00
DYARI BARHAM 35,746 Reputation points Independent Advisor