Why is there a small tick on my desktop icons?
Noticed some green checkmarks suddenly on desktop icons and finding a way to remove this odd-looking thing? Show
Well, we have the solutions to rectify these marks from your icons. Read the below steps for removing green check marks on desktop icons. Contents
What are the green check marks on desktop icons:On the desktop, you may notice a small circle with a green tick at the bottom of your icons. This looks like the file icon has been given a green flag for something or has access to something, or is secure for some purpose. These ticks mean that these files or folders have been synced with your Microsoft OneDrive account, and the sync is successful. What is Microsoft OneDrive:It is a product of Microsoft Corporation. This is cloud storage and is similar to Google Drive. This can help you to access files and folders through different devices. You will have to create your account in OneDrive to use it. When a file or folder is synced with this cloud software, its icon gets a tick in green color. For a few, it may look like a good sign as it is in green color. But some may feel it as odd and annoying as it is uncommon. When a document, image, or similar kinds of stuff are uploaded and synced, the green check marks on desktop icons appear on these images and documents. Reason for green check marks on desktop icons:All of the following are the reasons for green check marks on desktop icons:
Trending 4 Secrets Behind Onedrive Standalone Update Task Various marks produced by OneDrive:There are three different marks produced by OneDrive when you are trying to upload your file to it: Red Mark:This means that your file is out of sync with the OneDrive cloud. Blue Mark:It is uploading your file to the cloud server. Green Mark:The green checkmarks on desktop icons mean that file has been successfully uploaded. How to remove these green check marks on desktop icons:Disable OneDrive:
Trending 3 Reasons for Memory Corruption [Fixed] Icon cache rebuild:This is done for green check marks on desktop icons when the disabling and uninstalling OneDrive does not work: Open Command Prompt. type the following code on it: ie4uinit.exe -show taskkill /IM explorer.exe /F (note:- your desktop will go blank) DEL /A /Q %localappdata%\IconCache.db DEL /A /F /Q %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\iconcache* Shutdown /p After performing these, your computer will shut down, and then you will have to restart it. Advantages of syncing with OneDrive:
Disadvantages of syncing with OneDrive:
Trending Thinking About Usoprivate Folder? 0 Reasons To Be Worried FAQs:How to download OneDrive and install it?1. Go to the official page of Microsoft OneDrive by clicking here. How to upload or sync files in OneDrive:1. Open the OneDrive application. How can I remove the green check marks on desktop icons?1. Use the system tray, which will be near the taskbar, to open OneDrive. Winding up:We had a standard and good-looking icon on the desktop that is commonly wanted by users, which OneDrive may ruin. We discussed the ways to rectify this issue. You can use the comment section, available at last, to ask any of your doubts, which we will clarify at the earliest. Trending Right Now
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