Show or Hide Desktop Icons in Windows 10

Here’s how you can show or hide Windows 10 desktop icons or shortcuts;

Click Start –> Settings and type “theme” to select “Themes and related settings”;

Next, click “Desktop icon settings” under “Related Settings”in Themes;

You will see checkboxes marked or unmarked next to the “Desktop Icons” option. Uncheck or check the boxes next to the desktop icons you wish to show or hide and click “Apply” button when done;

Your desktop should show or hide the icons as per your settings;