Missing the old "My Computer" icon? Put its Windows 11 replacement back where it belongs.

Microsoft says the 2026 Patch Tuesday updates fix a known issue causing desktop settings to be lost or reset on some Windows devices.

Microsoft has confirmed that desktop settings are lost or reset on some Windows devices after installing the KB5120998 August 2026 preview update. The known issue impacts systems running Windows 11 ...

Windows 11's latest KB5120998 update can spark further frustration as it is breaking even more custom settings users rely on.

While we all love to keep icons and files on the Desktop for quick access, it results in too much clutter. As Windows changed, you could hide desktop icons, so everything looked cleaner. That said, ...

Microsoft admits flawed Windows 11 update is leaving some customers staring at black desktops that they can't repair.