No icons on my screen

[James2424]

No icons on my screen after logging in

[Max3Aj]

@James2424, Welcome to the HP Support Community!
 

Thanks for posting your question. I'm here to help you get things back on track.
I understand you're not seeing any icons on your desktop after logging into your HP Notebook. Let's walk through a few steps to resolve this issue.

Check if Desktop Icons Are Hidden

Sometimes, icons are simply hidden.

• Right-click on an empty area of your desktop.
• Hover over View.
• Ensure Show desktop icons is checked. If not, click it to enable.

Restart Windows Explorer

This can refresh your desktop environment.

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Scroll down and find Windows Explorer.
• Right-click it and select Restart.

Boot into Safe Mode

This helps determine if a startup program is causing the issue.

• Press Windows + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
• Go to the Boot tab and check Safe boot > Minimal.
• Click OK and restart your PC.
• If icons appear in Safe Mode, a startup program might be interfering.

To exit Safe Mode:

• Repeat the steps above and uncheck Safe boot, then restart.

Create a New User Profile

Corrupted user profiles can cause display issues.

• Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
• Click Add someone else to this PC.
• Follow the prompts to create a new user.
• Log in with the new account and check if icons appear.

I hope the information shared has been useful and resolves your concern. 

Wishing you a smooth and hassle-free experience ahead!

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Warm regards,

Max3Aj

HP Support