Saving docs to Desktop - have to Refresh to see them

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Robert M. Lincoln

Recently, when I save documents to the Desktop (e.g., with Word or a
downloaded file using Firefox), the documents don't show up (i.e., the icons
don't show up). This never use to happen.

The files show up when I use Explorer. I see them listed in Explorer but
still don't see them on the Desktop. I then will "right-click" my mouse on
the Desktop and click on "Refresh", and then the icons appear!

Why is this and how can I change it so the icons appear right away on the
Desktop?

Thanks
 
I ran into the same problem. I have DreamScene running on the Desktop, so I
suspected it was a problem with it.
 
If you adjust the resolution of your monitor to the "recommended resolution"
it may solve for this inconsistency.

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Regards,

Richard Urban MVP
Microsoft Windows Shell/User
 
I never changed the resolution on my monitor. It has always been set to the
recommended resolution.

Is there some setting somewhere that affects this behavior?
 
Unless a new icon is placed beneath an existing icon, I don't have any
further ideas. I have a weather program that is always visible in the upper,
center quadrant of my desktop. Sometimes a new shortcut ends up beneath this
and can not be seen. Refresh doesn't help me. I have to close down the
weather program and drag the errant icon to where I want it to be.

The fact that a refresh brings up your icons tells me that you have a video
problem.

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Regards,

Richard Urban MVP
Microsoft Windows Shell/User
 
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