


The item will continue to exist, but it won’t show up in any of your File Explorer windows, including your desktop. When you enable this option, the selected item will disappear from File Explorer. Luckily, Windows allows you to set any file or folder as “Hidden” with a check box in the item’s “Properties” window. If you want to hide a non-system icon on your desktop, things get a little more tricky. RELATED: Restore Missing Desktop Icons in Windows 7, 8, or 10 How to Hide Non-System Desktop Icons Check the boxes beside any icons that you want to show.Ĭlick “OK” to save your changes, and you’ll see the results reflected on your desktop instantly. If you want to hide or show one of these, open Settings and navigate to Personalization > Themes > Desktop Icon Settings. Before we get into hiding regular files and folders on the desktop, it’s worth noting that Windows 10 includes a dedicated panel that lets you hide and unhide system icons such as your user folder, This PC, Recycle Bin, and Network.
