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Windows 7 desktop does not automatically refresh

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Mar 15, 202641180 views
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I am using Windows 7. If I delete something from the desktop, then the icon remains there. I have to hit F5 or right-click->Refresh to make the desktop refresh. After the refresh, the icon disappears. Any suggestions?

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Fix for: Windows 7 desktop does not automatically refresh

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I finally found the answer to this... Open regedit and search for . You should find a value that has set to . Change this value to and your problem should be solved. I found the value under I confirmed the fix on my laptop. No more pressing F5 after…

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