windows desktop

If Windows system folders suddenly appear on the desktop, the key distinction is this: did Explorer merely start showing hidden items, or is Windows treating the wrong folder as your Desktop? In the WindowsForum case, the answer was the second one. The confirmed fix was to recreate the missing...

The desktop icon debate is more than a matter of personal taste; it reflects two very different ways of using Windows. One camp treats the desktop as a launchpad, while the other treats it like a workspace that should stay clear and visually quiet. If you fall into the second group, hiding...