Windows 10: Hide desktop icons

Windows 10 is the latest operating system released by Microsoft. There are numerous updates for the software, and it is also said to be the most stable operating system in the series. In addition to numerous new features, you also have the option to hide desktop icons.

How to hide desktop icons in Windows 10

In Windows 10, you have numerous features at your disposal that should make it easier for you to use the operating system. Due to the many applications, it can quickly happen that your desktop becomes cluttered and you no longer have an overview of the installed programs. Would you like to clean up the desktop a little, it can help to hide the desktop icons.

1. To hide desktop icons, you do not have to go into the settings of Windows.
2. To do this, right-click on an empty space on your desktop.
3. Then select the "View" option from the opened menu.
4. Next, click the "Show desktop icons" button.
5. If you see a check mark in front of this option, the desktop icons are enabled for you. Klicken Sie nochmals auf die Option, verschwindet der Haken und die Symbole werden ausgeblendet.
6. Um die Icons wieder einzublenden, können Sie erneut auf die Option klicken.
7. Über die Option „Ansicht“ nehmen Sie weitere Einstellungen vor, die das Erscheinungsbild Ihres Desktops verändern.