No icons on desktop after startup only

I have a strange problem in Windows 10 Pro.

After upgrading from Windows 8.1 to 10 Pro my icons on the desktop are missing, but only at startup.

If I rightclick on the desktop to get the menu up where i can refresh the screen(i don't click it though) then i click somewhere on the desktop then all my icons comes back.

How can i change it so my icon is there from the start? Registry fix or something?

EagleEye,

Welcome to the forum!

Have you tried toggling the Desktop icons on and off?

• Right-click on an open area of the Desktop
• Click: View
• If Show Desktop icons is already checked, uncheck it.
• Repeat the above steps a time or two.
• Check: Show Desktop icons

Desktop Icons - Hide or Show in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

If no go on the above, right-click on the empty Desktop, and create a file.

Let us know if they come back on.

EagleEye,

Thank you for the info! It places this problem on a different light.

You may want to consider addressing your issue in the Stardock Fences forum. The problem may just be a Fences' hiccup, or a problem with Fences that may, or may not, have a solution.

Would try that first, rather than trying to solve the issue as a Windows 10 problem.

You are welcome!

If you wish, give us an update.