How Can I Restore a Deleted Icon in Windows?

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The discussion revolves around restoring a deleted icon in Windows that opens the search folder for viewing files. Participants explore various methods for recovery, including checking the Recycle Bin and creating new user accounts, as well as discussing file management practices.

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  • One participant suggests checking the Recycle Bin to see if the deleted icon is still available.
  • Another participant proposes creating a new user account as a potential solution, cautioning against transferring the entire Desktop and Settings folder to avoid copying the issue.
  • A different participant advises restoring the icon by right-clicking on the Recycle Bin and exploring the folder, noting that the desktop icon is merely a shortcut that can be recreated.
  • One participant shares their preference for keeping documents on a secondary hard drive to safeguard against primary hard drive failures, indicating a broader approach to file management.

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Participants present multiple approaches to restoring the deleted icon, with no consensus on a single best method. The discussion includes varying opinions on file management practices and recovery techniques.

Contextual Notes

Some suggestions depend on whether the Recycle Bin has been emptied, and there are unresolved assumptions about the user's familiarity with Windows file management.

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I accidentily deleted the icon which opens the search folder so I can view files. Can someone tell me how to find the program (i.e. location in system files) so I can restore it? Thanks.

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The easy way... if you do not get a response from anyone who knows where the file is... create a new user account... move your files over to it... done.

Be careful about moving your entire "Desktop and Settings" folder over because you will end up copying over the problem. so... Internet settings, and your documents, favorites, etc can get copied over... just be carful about the desktop settings.
 
Did you empty your Recycle bin? If not, your icon's still there.
 
Start with DaveC426913's advice first. Right click on "Recycle Bin", select explore, click on the folder (shortcut) and select restore.

If you "emptied recycle bin", then the file you are looking for is the "My Documents" folder under "Documents and Settings". The icon on the desktop is just a short cut which can be restored.

One can 'right click' on a folder and drag it to the desktop, and select "create/make a 'shortcut'".

I actually prefer keeping all documents on a second HD, and using the primary HD for OS/Apps only. This way, if the primary HD crashes, I still have the second one with all the data/text files.

I also back up the data files on another PC or external HD. I have seen too many corrupted/crashed HD's.
 

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