If you see white blank icons on Windows 11/10 Desktop, then it’s because the OS cannot load the icons attached to those programs and files.

Seeing a dotted square white border (Universal Focus Rectangle) around desktop icons is not a big thing. But if this occurs often & annoys you, see this post.

The Desktop icon that usually sits in the Taskbar next to the Start button has disappeared. How can I get it back? A. I understand your concern: That little icon is one of the most useful tools in the ...