Using a (like RocketDock) to replace icons entirely? Setting up "Fences" to group icons into shaded areas? Let me know and I can walk you through the setup!
: Press Shift + F10 to open the classic context menu, then select Refresh with your mouse or arrow keys. 2. Restarting Windows Explorer refresh desktop icons
| Myth | Reality | | :--- | :--- | | | False. Refreshing the desktop does not clear system memory (RAM). It only redraws the GUI elements. | | "Refresh speeds up the PC." | False. It creates a momentary spike in CPU usage as the shell redraws. It does not improve system performance. | | "Refresh clears the clipboard." | False. The clipboard is a separate memory buffer unaffected by shell redraws. | | "It fixes network issues." | False. However, if a network drive shortcut on the desktop has lost connection, a refresh may update the icon's "disconnected" status symbol (red X). | Using a (like RocketDock) to replace icons entirely
Right-click the desktop and select Refresh . : Press Shift + F10 to open the