How do i get my desktop icons back?

Question

I restored my laptop to a different date like 5 times in a row and now it says something like WININET.dll needs to be reinstalled! Everytime i want to get to a program i have to put in control alt delete and try to find it!

When i right click it doesnt work...i dont get the list to go down to properties or anything!

My start button or toolbar doesnt show up either! It just shows my screensaver!

Answer 1

Right click on the desktop and Select Arrange Icons by--> then select "Show Desktop Icons" in the next pop up menu.

If this does not work or you need more help understanding what I mean post additional details and I may be able to help more.

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OK that's new I do not remember if I have seen this before but I think I have when I was doing some of the things below.

Here is a question I have to help me help you.
1.OK humm?? Have you been messing around with multiple desktops or been trying to view your PC on the T.V? or Change the video card or video settings?


Please post some details about my question.

Question 2
2.Dam Perhaps your problem is wininet.dll maybe its missing or corrupted. I do not know much about wininet.dll what operating system are you using?

Note: You might need to reformat or take it to a PC shop or get someone you know that is good at fixing these things. Don't jump the gun yet your smart to ask us before doing anything I just mentioned. If you can I would try to backup my most important stuff if I could.


I have accidental got my computer to act like this a number of times but each time was diffident. I think each time I managed to fix the problem. ALSO DID YOU TRY TO UPDATE,CHANGE, or ROLLBACK ANY DRIVERS??? That could end up doing this for sure.

yogesh d ----> Used a part of my answer letter by letter just look.

Answer 2

Assuming your using windows..

1. Shut down
2. In the start up process repeatedly press F1
3. In the menu choose "Safe Mode"
4. Now from here in Safe Mode right click on the desktop and click arrange icons by... then show desktop icons

If you are using linux/mac I can't help you sorry

Answer 3

Right click on the desktop and Select Arrange Icons by--> then select "Show Desktop Icons" in the next pop up menu.

Answer 4

cl Start
cl Programs

Locate the program for which you want a shortcut on the desktop.
Right-click on the icon.
You should get a sub-menu with the option to "create shortcut."
cl that option.

Sometimes the shortcut will appear on the bottom of the list -- just cut, then paste to the desktop.

Sometimes you get a window that says "do you want the shortcut on the desktop" -- in which case you would cl Yes.

Answer 5

try rightclicking on your desktop and click on arrange Icons and make sure it has a check next to the one that says show desktop icons