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Windows 7 RC - Desktop Issues (it's empy)

Nov 8, 2009 3:59AM PST

Nothing that is on my desktop shows up

so i went into my desktop folder and my recyclebin and shortcuts were there,, i don't know why they are not showing up on the desktop?

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Tell more.
Nov 8, 2009 6:34AM PST
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Fixed it
Nov 8, 2009 7:42AM PST

I had no idea you can right click view and toggle show desktop icons,, that's a strange thing to toggle,, ohh well thanks for the link,, i feel dumb

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No d___ questions.
Nov 8, 2009 11:45AM PST

There will always be a time when the search or the usual does not work. So asking is the fast way to find out. I could have been wrong that it was not one of the usuals.

Enjoy!

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Desktop basics
Nov 20, 2009 8:12AM PST