How To Backup Desktop Icons

There may be times when you want to backup your desktop icons. Perhaps you are about to reinstall Windows or you are going to give your computer to someone else. Whatever the reason, backing up your desktop icons is a quick and easy process.

The first thing you need to do is locate your desktop icons. In Windows 10, they are located in the following folder:

C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

If you are using a different version of Windows, your desktop icons may be located in a different folder.

Once you have located your desktop icons, you can backup the folder by copying it to a USB drive, CD, or other storage device.

Importance of backing up desktop icons

Desktop icons play an important role in our computer usage. They act as shortcuts to folders and files on our computer. They also give us quick access to programs we use often. If for some reason our icons get deleted or corrupted, it can be very difficult to get our computer usage back to normal. That is why it is important to back up our desktop icons regularly.

There are a few different ways to back up our desktop icons. The first way is to simply copy and paste them to a different location on our computer. Another way is to create a backup of our desktop icons using a program like DriveImage XML. This program will create an image of our desktop icons that can be used to restore them if they get deleted or corrupted.

No matter which method you choose, it is important to back up your desktop icons regularly. This will help ensure that your computer usage stays as efficient and organized as possible.

Step 1: Creating a folder for desktop icons backup

Creating a folder for desktop icons backup is the first step you need to take in order to backup your desktop icons. This folder will be used to store all the icons you have on your desktop. You can use any location on your computer for this folder, but it is a good idea to create it in a location that is easy to access.

Once you have created the folder, you need to copy all of the icons on your desktop to it. You can do this by holding down the Ctrl and C keys on your keyboard. Then, right-click on the folder you created and select Paste. This will copy all of the icons from your desktop to the folder.

You can now close the folder and the icons on your desktop will be backed up. If you ever need to restore your icons, you can simply copy them back to your desktop from the folder.

Step 2: Selecting and copying desktop icons to the backup folder

Desktop icons play an important role in the overall look and feel of the Windows desktop. They can make it easier to find the programs and files you use most often. If something happens to your desktop icons, you can restore them from a backup.

To back up your desktop icons, you’ll need to create a folder to store them in. You can name the folder anything you like.

Once you have created the folder, select the icons you want to back up and copy them to the folder. You can copy them by holding down the Ctrl key and dragging them to the folder.

You can also copy them by right-clicking on an icon and selecting Copy. Then, right-click on the folder and select Paste.

If you want to back up all of your desktop icons, you can select them all and copy them to the backup folder.

Once the icons are copied to the folder, you can close it.

If something happens to your desktop icons, you can restore them by copying them back to the desktop. First, open the backup folder and select the icons you want to restore. Then, copy them to the desktop by holding down the Ctrl key and dragging them to the desktop.

You can also copy them by right-clicking on an icon and selecting Copy. Then, right-click on the desktop and select Paste.

If you want to restore all of your desktop icons, you can select them all and copy them to the desktop.

Once the icons are copied to the desktop, you can close the backup folder.

Step 3: Renaming the desktop icons backup folder

Now that you have created the desktop icons backup folder, it is time to rename it. To do this, right-click on the folder and select Rename. Type in a new name for the folder and press Enter.

I recommend renaming the folder to something that is easy to remember, such as “Desktop Icons Backup.” This will help you easily find the folder if you need to restore your icons later.

Step 4: Restoring desktop icons from the backup folder

There may come a time when you need to restore desktop icons from a backup folder. Perhaps your computer was infected with a virus and all of your icons were deleted. Or maybe you simply want to revert to a previous configuration. No matter the reason, restoring desktop icons is a fairly easy process.

1. First, open the folder where your desktop icons are stored. This is usually C:\Users\USERNAME\Desktop.

2. Next, copy the backup folder to the desktop.

3. Finally, right-click on the backup folder and select “Restore previous versions.” This will open a window with a list of all previous desktop icon configurations. Select the desired configuration and click “Restore.”

Tips for maintaining desktop icons backup

Desktop icons are an important part of the Windows experience, and many people rely on them to stay organized and productive. It’s important to keep your desktop icons backed up in case something happens to them, so you can restore them quickly and easily. Here are a few tips for maintaining a desktop icon backup:

1. Use a backup tool

There are a number of different backup tools available, and many of them include the ability to back up desktop icons. If you’re not sure which tool to use, check out our list of the best backup software programs.

2. Create a restore point

If something goes wrong with your desktop icons, you can use a restore point to restore them to their previous state. To create a restore point, open the Control Panel and go to System and Security > System > Advanced system settings. In the System Protection tab, click the Create button and follow the instructions.

3. Backup your desktop icons manually

If you don’t want to use a backup tool, you can also backup your desktop icons manually. To do this, you’ll need to copy the files that contain your desktop icons to another location. This can be a USB drive, an external hard drive, or a cloud storage service.

4. Keep your backup up to date

It’s important to keep your desktop icon backup up to date so you can restore them if something happens. To do this, simply copy the latest files to your backup location.

By following these tips, you can easily keep your desktop icons backed up and restore them if something goes wrong.

Conclusion

There are many ways to back up your desktop icons. You can use a program like Norton Ghost, or you can use the built-in Windows backup feature.

If you want to use a program, Norton Ghost is a good option. It’s easy to use, and it lets you create a backup of your entire computer, including your desktop icons.

If you want to use the built-in Windows backup feature, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button and then click on Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel, click on System and Security.

3. In the System and Security window, click on Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

4. In the Backup and Restore window, click on the Restore your computer using a system image you created earlier link.

5. In the Create a system image window, make sure the Create a system image box is checked and then click on the Next button.

6. In the Select a destination box, make sure the DVD or USB drive box is checked and then click on the Next button.

7. In the Select a compression level box, make sure the Maximum compression box is checked and then click on the Next button.

8. In the Select the backup type box, make sure the Create a system image box is checked and then click on the Next button.

9. In the What do you want to include in your system image? box, make sure the Include the operating system, the current settings, and your applications box is checked and then click on the Next button.

10. In the How do you want to back up your files? box, make sure the Back up files over the network box is checked and then click on the Next button.

11. In the What do you want to name your system image? box, type in a name for your system image and then click on the Next button.

12. In the What is the due date for this system image? box, type in a date for your system image and then click on the Next button.

13. In the Confirm your backup settings box, click on the Create button.

Windows will start creating your system image. This process can take a while, so be patient.

Once the process is finished, you will have a backup of your desktop icons.