Abnormal icon appeared in desktop Files

JaixuSanzhi 25 Reputation points
2023-06-30T02:23:58.8133333+00:00

Some abnormal icon is appearing in my desktop

like exclamation mark , lock mark and box mark just like the image below

when press F5 it will gone for some time and again starts to appear

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  1. S.Sengupta 24,636 Reputation points MVP
    2023-07-01T00:52:46.42+00:00

    Right click on file having locked icon

    Select Properties

    Click Advanced

    Uncheck Encrypt contents to secure data

    Click OK


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