Desktop Tab Missing from Display Properties

Display Properties is accessed by right clicking on an open area of the desktop and selecting Properties.

Fig 01

Default [Display Properties] Tab Arrangement

If the system Display Properties appears without the Desktop tab (Fig 02) it's likely due to a Group Policy Setting.

Fig 02

Modified [Display Properties] Tab Arrangement

To restore the Desktop tab:

• Open Group Policy Editor by typing "gpedit.msc" in the Open: line of Run on the Start Menu.

Fig 03

Group Policy Editor

1. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Explorer
2. In the right pane, double click on Turn on Classic Shell
3. Set the radio button to Not Configured then click OK