[NJTechDiv] Desktop disappeared

[PRAMIT BHARGAVA]

Hi Tracy,

Just checking to confirm if your issue has been resolved?

Pramit

On Fri, Apr 3, 2020 at 8:57 PM Tracy Carcione via NJTechDiv <
njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Thanks.  This sounds like what I need.  I did see tablet mode checked
> somewhere.
>
> I’ll follow the steps you outlined, when I get off work today.
>
> Tracy
>
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> *From:* NJTechDiv [mailto:njtechdiv-bounces at nfbnet.org] *On Behalf Of *PRAMIT
> BHARGAVA via NJTechDiv
> *Sent:* Friday, April 03, 2020 3:24 AM
> *To:* New Jersey Technology Division List
> *Cc:* PRAMIT BHARGAVA
> *Subject:* Re: [NJTechDiv] Desktop disappeared
>
>
>
> Hi Tracy,
>
>
>
> First of all check if the Tablet mode has not been activated by mistake
> and follow the steps to disable it.
>
>
>
> 1. Hit the Windows key + R and this will open the Run dialog.
> 2. Type "cmd" and press Enter or click "OK" to open Command Prompt.
> 3. Type the "start ms-settings:" command and press Enter on your keyboard
> to execute it and to open Settings.
> 4. Select one that says "System"
> 5. Select "Tablet mode" on the left pane, and under "When I sing in",
> choose the "Use desktop mode" option.
>
> You can also disable the "Hide app icons on the taskbar in tablet mode"
> and "Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode" options by toggling the
> switch to "Off" position. Restart the computer and see if this solves the
> missing desktop problem.
>
>
>
> Or try this method
>
>
>
> In case there are no icons on the desktop once your computer starts then
> follow the below options
>
> 1. Also you can use Shift + F10 once your system is On and
> 2. Then under View right arrow.
> 3. Scroll down and make sure "Show Desktop Icons" option is checked.
>
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> Hope this helps
>
>
>
> Pramit
>
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 2, 2020 at 10:47 PM Tracy Carcione via NJTechDiv <
> njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Starting a few days ago, I can’t get to the desktop on my Windows 10
> laptop.  I Googled some instructions, but they didn’t work, either.  They
> said to open File Explorer, and Poof, my desktop would be back, but it’s
> not.  I tried checking it under the Quick Startup folder, but it wouldn’t
> let me check it, and I don’t know why.
>
> Does anyone have any idea how I can get my desktop back?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tracy
>
>
>
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