Solved Very Minor Desktop Icon issue


Me too. Wish there were one!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro ver. 22H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACPI x64-based PC
    CPU
    12th Grn. Intel i7-12700K 3600 Mhz 12 Cores
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK - Prime Z690-P WIFI
    Memory
    64 GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    HDS72252 5VLAT80 2 Tb ssd Hard drive
    PSU
    850 Watt Power Supply
    Case
    19" high desktop
    Cooling
    A lot of fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    500 Mg
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    Windows Defendor & Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    2 Asus Blu-Ray burners - BW - 16D1HT
I have had the same issue since since computer was brand new with Windows 11. I have trried every possible fix I have come across and no permanent solution. This happens everyday and have to CTRL-ALT-DEL then ESC to resolve but happens a few hours later - we need a fix permanently?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
It looks like an application running in the background causing the issue. Try disabling all Startup applications and some services you don't need.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 64-bit (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v23H2 (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
I bought a new laptop for work today and it also has this same issue as does my desktop pc. I did send feedback on the issue a few months ago.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700X
    Motherboard
    ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
    Memory
    32GB 3600MHZ CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3070TI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG27GP850-B
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x
    Case
    Fractal Design Meshify 2
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15s
    Keyboard
    ASUS Strix Flare
    Mouse
    Glorious Model D- Wireless
    Browser
    MS Edge
Can we change the title of this thread from "very minor" to "major" or "annoying" desktop icon issue?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP EliteBook 840 G6
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Same problem here on 2 PCs with W11. So I decided to put one on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440
24h without problems. No freeze icons on the left side . Let's hope it's not a placebo
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-9700K
    Motherboard
    Asus Z390-Gaming pro
    Memory
    32G
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3060TI
    Antivirus
    Eset
Guys, I downloaded a debloater for windows 11. Thisiswin11. After debloating the issue was completely gone. It is definitely a program issue:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 11
Guys, I downloaded a debloater for windows 11. Thisiswin11. After debloating the issue was completely gone. It is definitely a program issue:
Do you know what that debloater disables? We would need to disable the programs one by one to find the culprit.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700X
    Motherboard
    ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
    Memory
    32GB 3600MHZ CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3070TI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG27GP850-B
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x
    Case
    Fractal Design Meshify 2
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15s
    Keyboard
    ASUS Strix Flare
    Mouse
    Glorious Model D- Wireless
    Browser
    MS Edge
Guys, I downloaded a debloater for windows 11. Thisiswin11. After debloating the issue was completely gone. It is definitely a program issue:
I read about it just now and am not certain what I should do. It says it has 5 modules.

Module 1 - Presenter: The start screen guides you through an pictured introduction to the new operating system Windows 11 and allows you quickly to configure it. I don't think I would need to configure Windows 11 since other than this problem this thread is about, I am happy with the way it is configured.

Module 2 - PumpedApp: This module allows you checking and optimizing Windows 11 configuration among other things (all changes made can also be undone). Seems like this is needed but I would have no idea what changes to tell it to make.

Module 3 - Kickassbloat will help you removing pre-installed Windows 11 apps. Not sure what I would remove.

Module 4 - Packages is there for you to quickly install one or the other app. If this is to "debloat" Win 11 why install more apps?

Module 5 - PowerClicks allows you automating several Windows 11 tasks based on PowerShell and community scripts. Not sure I would ever need this.

So my questions are, does this program run automatically or take user input from someone knowing a lot about the inner works of a computer and Win 11 to be specific? Do you know if this runs with Start11 installed?

I am downloading it but not using it until I feel more comfortable about knowing what a "debloater" does. It sure sounds like a great find though. Thanks for posting it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro ver. 22H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACPI x64-based PC
    CPU
    12th Grn. Intel i7-12700K 3600 Mhz 12 Cores
    Motherboard
    ASUSTeK - Prime Z690-P WIFI
    Memory
    64 GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
    Sound Card
    NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ViewSonic
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    HDS72252 5VLAT80 2 Tb ssd Hard drive
    PSU
    850 Watt Power Supply
    Case
    19" high desktop
    Cooling
    A lot of fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    500 Mg
    Browser
    FF
    Antivirus
    Windows Defendor & Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    2 Asus Blu-Ray burners - BW - 16D1HT
One application to disable/enable some Windows stuff is O&O Shutup for Windows 10, not sure if it works in 11 as well. Another is Winaero Tweaker, provided you know what you are doing.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 64-bit (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v23H2 (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
Same problem here on 2 PCs with W11. So I decided to put one on Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 23440
24h without problems. No freeze icons on the left side . Let's hope it's not a placebo
Interesting. Might hint at a possible fix in a future update then.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo Legion 5
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 6800H
    Memory
    16 GB DDR5 (2x8)
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3070 Mobile
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 IPS 165hz G-Sync (Integrated)
    Hard Drives
    980 Pro 1TB (System), 970 Evo 2 TB (DATA)
    Mouse
    Cooler Master MM710
Hello everyone, I had the same problem and nothing helped. Now I bought a new graphics card and installed the current Nvidia driver. Since then, the error no longer occurs: Old graphics card and driver: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Eagle OC 8G LHR, Nvidia 531.61 New graphics card and driver: MSI GeForce RTX 4070 VENTUS 3X 12G OC, Nvidia 531.68 I haven't made any other changes to my PC. Best regards!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i7-13700F
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
    Memory
    Corsair DIMM 32 GB DDR5-5600 (2x 16 GB) Dual-Kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI 4070 Ventus 3x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell
Are you sure you had the official drivers with RTX 3070? Maybe Windows Update had messed with your drivers and reinstalling the official nVidia driver after replacing the card fixed the issue.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 64-bit (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v23H2 (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
Yes I am sure that with the "old" card I also had the official driver. I just wanted to let you know that I no longer have this problem and what has changed in my PC system since then. Whether and why it has something to do with the changes, I can not judge.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i7-13700F
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
    Memory
    Corsair DIMM 32 GB DDR5-5600 (2x 16 GB) Dual-Kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI 4070 Ventus 3x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell
Been using the new driver since it released and still facing the same issue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700X
    Motherboard
    ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
    Memory
    32GB 3600MHZ CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3070TI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG27GP850-B
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x
    Case
    Fractal Design Meshify 2
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15s
    Keyboard
    ASUS Strix Flare
    Mouse
    Glorious Model D- Wireless
    Browser
    MS Edge
Been using the new driver since it released and still facing the same issue.
Did you select "perform a clean installation" ? I do
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i7-13700F
    Motherboard
    MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
    Memory
    Corsair DIMM 32 GB DDR5-5600 (2x 16 GB) Dual-Kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI 4070 Ventus 3x
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell
When in doubt run DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to completely remove the old drivers before installing the new one.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 64-bit (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v23H2 (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
Yes i use DDU and check the clean install everytime i swap versions.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700X
    Motherboard
    ASUS Crosshair VII Hero
    Memory
    32GB 3600MHZ CL16
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX3070TI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG27GP850-B
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    PSU
    Corsair RM750x
    Case
    Fractal Design Meshify 2
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15s
    Keyboard
    ASUS Strix Flare
    Mouse
    Glorious Model D- Wireless
    Browser
    MS Edge
I've noticed this happens a lot when Windows Web Experience Pack is getting location. As soon as location is found, the screen unlocks. Just an observation.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP EliteBook 840 G6
    CPU
    Intel® Core™ i5-8365U CPU @ 1.60GHz
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel® UHD Graphics 620

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