Like other program icons, Windows Media Player’s icon may or may not stay on your computer’s “Desktop” for quick access to the application. The reason the icon may disappear includes a Windows or third-party update making a change to your system or a change was made by accident causing the Windows Media Player icon to disappear. It is possible to restore the icon, but the icon may leave your Desktop again or may not function properly even after restoring it. The Windows Media Player icon is now restored. Tips Writer Bio
