What to Know Right-click the desktop > View > remove the check from Show Desktop Icons to hide all the desktop icons. Hidden icons are still accessible from the desktop folder in File Explorer. To hide an individual icon: Right-click on the icon > Properties > Hidden. This article explains how to hide desktop icons in Windows 10, including instructions on hiding all desktop icons, showing hidden icons, and hiding only certain icons. How Can I Hide My Desktop Icons in Windows 10? Here’s how to hide all of your desktop icons in Windows 10. Right-click an empty spot on…