How to Restore Missing App Icons in Dock

It takes a lot of time to work out your applications to your preference. If you are using a Mac and you have removed or lost any of the icons stored on your system, then do not falter as they can be regained. Here are the various methods to restore your lost or missing app icon on the Dock screen.

Getting back lost app icons on Mac’s Dock

The most important thing is that the app icon that you have lost from your Dock is only the shortcut of specific program data. The program won’t be uninstalled from your system. You may get back the app icon that you have lost. 
Follow these methods to restore all your app icons that gone missing somewhere.

Procedure 1: Drag and Drop method

The most effortless way to get back your lost app icon is the reversing method. You have to follow the simple steps to restore your app icon.
  1. Launch the Finder.
  2. Then go to the Apps folder and tap it to open.
  3. Now look for the desired app icon.
  4. When you get to it, tap the icon and then drag it to your Dock.
Finding missing app icons

If you do not see your missing app in the Application folder, then it is recommended to continue the procedure:
  • Navigate to the right-hand side panel of your Mac’s Dock. You may get your lost app in the form of the folder at the right-hand side panel of your Dock. 
  • The shortcuts for built-in folders are placed usually at the right-hand side. This consists of Apps, Installed files, Documents, and much more.
In case you would like to get your missing folder on the old version of your Mac, then follow these steps:
  1. Launch your Mac Finder.
  2. Then you have to hit the user folder. All the documents, folders, applications, etc. are stored in the user folder.
  3. Now hold the folder and then drag it to the Dock and at last, drop it down in a free space on your Dock.
In case you wish to restore your lost app icon to the latest version of Mac, then you have to follow these steps:
  1. Launch the Finder on your Mac.
  2. Then hit the “Go” menu to expand.
  3. Now select the “Home” option.
  4. Look for the folder which you wish to restore.
  5. Pick the folder and then drop it at its right location.
Dock your App icon while running a particular program

When you are running a particular program, then its associated icon will be available on your Dock. However, when you shut the program, the icon will automatically disappear from your Dock.
  1. First of all, look for the program with the missing icon.
  2. Run it.
  3. You will see its icon appear on the right panel of your Dock.
  4. Instantly go to the program icon, then drag and drop the app icon in the Dock’s left side panel.
  5. Now close the program, you will see that your restored icon will still be available in your Dock.
Restoring Dock icon through keyboard shortcuts

Follow these steps to restore your Dock icon by using your keyboard shortcuts:
  1. Firstly, launch the “Finder.”
  2. Then look for the app icon or folder.
  3. Then you have to choose a folder or icon.
  4. Now, tap these keys simultaneously:
  5. + Shit + Cmd + T
Ava Williams is a McAfee product expert and has been working in the technology industry since 2002. As a technical expert, Ava has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as mcafee.com/activate.

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