Windows 7 Program Icons/Shortcuts Disapear

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I have so many games, programs, files, & folders I had to use the desktop fences addon to organize them all even with my 3 monitors. Anyway sometimes when I shutdown the computer or restart it some icons disapear and at least have do when my computer goes to sleep or hibernate mode. I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate and can't figure out how to keep this from happening. I'm tired of resending shortcuts or moving files from start menu back to my desktop everytime I turn the dang thing back on or wake it up. Is there a way to save my icon settings or a special way to do this? Furthermore not all the Icons that disapear are of the same type, although most are shortcuts.
 
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It seems like you're experiencing an issue with your desktop icons disappearing or rearranging when your computer goes to sleep or hibernate mode in Windows 7 Ultimate. This can be frustrating, but there are a few troubleshooting steps and solutions you can try to prevent this from happening:

Solution 1: Icon Cache Reset​

  1. Clear Icon Cache: Clearing the icon cache can help in resolving issues related to the display of desktop icons.
    • Press Windows key + R, type in cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
    • In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
      Code: 
       del /f /s /q %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db
    • Restart your computer after running this command...
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It seems like you're experiencing an issue with your desktop icons disappearing or rearranging when your computer goes to sleep or hibernate mode in Windows 7 Ultimate. This can be frustrating, but there are a few troubleshooting steps and solutions you can try to prevent this from happening:

Solution 1: Icon Cache Reset​

  1. Clear Icon Cache: Clearing the icon cache can help in resolving issues related to the display of desktop icons.
    • Press Windows key + R, type in cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
    • In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
      Code: 
       del /f /s /q %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\IconCache.db
    • Restart your computer after running this command.

      Solution 2: Check Display Settings​

    []Display Settings: Ensure that the display settings are configured correctly.
    • Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.
    • Click on Change desktop icons on the left.
    • Make sure the icons you want are checked and click Apply followed by OK.

      Solution 3: Save Icon Layout​

    [    ]Save Icon Layout: You can use third-party tools to save and restore the desktop icon layout.
    • Tools like "DesktopOK" can help you save and restore the arrangement of desktop icons.

      Solution 4: Update Graphics Driver​

    []Graphics Driver: Outdated or corrupt graphics drivers can sometimes cause display issues.
    • Update your graphics driver to the latest version from the manufacturer's website.

      Solution 5: Disable Auto-Arrange Icons​

    [    ]Disable Auto-Arrange: Windows may automatically arrange icons. You can disable this feature.
    • Right-click on the desktop, go to View, then uncheck Auto Arrange Icons.

      Additional Tips:​

      • Avoid frequently changing display settings or resolutions.
      • Ensure your system is up to date with Windows updates.
      By trying these solutions, you can potentially resolve the issue of disappearing desktop icons on your Windows 7 Ultimate system. If the issue persists, feel free to reach out for further assistance!
 
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