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k0rny Oct 30, 2009, 02:50pm EDT Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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Nothing. Not even the recycle bin. I've tried going into the control panel and checking the boxes I want to see, but nothing happens. I can see all of the icons in the desktop folder, but none of them are ON the DESKTOP. Wtf?

IDK if this is related, but I can't seem to drag either. When I try to I dont see any drag outline.

(Work computer, Vista)


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micro Oct 30, 2009, 02:58pm EDT Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop
Check your screen resolution. When i first installed win 7 it worked fine , then after a couple of reboots all my icons were gone. I did have a second monitor connected and that was partly to blame, but just right click anywhere and make sure your resolution didnt jump to a higher rez.

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k0rny Oct 30, 2009, 05:34pm EDT Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop
Yeah I thought it could be that too, but I tried all the available resolutions and still can't see the icons. The higest res is displays is 1024 x 768. I'm thinking it used to be connected to another that had a higher res.

The monitor is a Samsung SyncMaster 150MP which has 2 video inputs, as well as a TV and PC connections. Could it be part of the reason?

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Dr. Peaceful Oct 30, 2009, 05:51pm EDT Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop
Real geeks don't need icons! ;)

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TamTheBam Oct 31, 2009, 09:22am EDT Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop

Get off the weed man!

k0rny Nov 10, 2009, 11:25am EST Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop
haha. hey i fixed it. i right clicked the desktop --> view --> show desktop icons!

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sovietdoc Nov 10, 2009, 12:57pm EST Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop
n00b. hehehe

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G. G. Nov 10, 2009, 01:15pm EST Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop
sovietdoc said:
n00b. hehehe



then why didnt you tell him how to do it 10 days ago.... bugger... :P hehehehehhe

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k0rny Nov 10, 2009, 03:12pm EST Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop
G. G. said:
sovietdoc said:
n00b. hehehe



then why didnt you tell him how to do it 10 days ago.... bugger... :P hehehehehhe

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sovietdoc Nov 11, 2009, 12:42pm EST Reply - Quote - Report Abuse
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Edited: Nov 11, 2009, 12:42pm EST

 
>> Re: I can't see any icons on my desktop
Yeah I know right? Most helpful member here fo sho. I should just make a macro that autoposts in every "i have a problem" post with something like "you suck, you're doin' it wrong or noob". Oh wait..but then I'll be like Apple tech support :X

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