There is a name for this scheme: graphical user interface.
Access of icons on a desktop is via the Graphical User Interface
A system or organization of icons on a monitor screen is commonly referred to as a "desktop environment" or "desktop interface." This interface allows users to interact with files, applications, and system functions through visual representations, making navigation and access more intuitive. It typically includes a taskbar, application icons, and widgets for quick access to various tools and information.
an intrface that uses icons is called a
To delete the desktop on a computer, you would typically right-click on the desktop area and select "Delete" or "Remove" for any icons or files you want to remove. If you're referring to deleting the entire desktop environment, this would involve uninstalling the desktop environment software or changing the display settings to a different interface. It's important to note that deleting the desktop itself isn't common practice, as it serves as the main interface for user interaction. Always ensure to back up important files before making significant changes.
# My computer # Recycle bin # network places # My documents
Did you try right clicking on your desktop and choosing "arrange icons with" and then choosing "show desktop icons"
Some short cuts are in the right click drop down menu. Shortcuts are also the icons on the desktop.
Right Click Your Desktop Select View Untick Show Desktop Icons
Aside from manually deleting the shortcuts and icons on your desktop (the Recycle Bin cannot be deleted): you can right-click the background, find "Arrange Icons By" and press "Show Desktop Icons". This'll hide all the existing icons, so if you press "Show Desktop Icons again, they'll all return.
If there is no space on the desktop for icons, the icons will run off the screen. Thus the icons will not be displayed. If you use up the space, you could delete icons you don't use, resize the icons, increase the screen resolution, or create a folder on the desktop to move your less commonly used icons to.
in my opinion the icons are stored on the desktop
Don't know if you are talking about any specific application but to view desktop icons, right click on desktop go to 'view' and select/check (if unchecked) 'show desktop icons'.