Clean Desktop with Only Edge and Recycle Bin Icons

Recently, I just completed the setup process for a Beelink Mini PC, the W11 Pro model with an Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake processor running at speeds of up to 3.4GHz, equipped with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 500GB PCIe x1 SSD.

Setting up the computer was a breeze. Initially, I intended to configure a local account and expected to bypass the Microsoft login process. However, to my surprise, I was immediately presented with the "I don't have internet" option and proceeded from there. The setup was efficient and swift.

Upon entering the system, I was met with the standard desktop layout featuring default taskbar icons and the control center. Initially, everything seemed in order. I did not set up any additional security measures like facial recognition, keeping it simple with just a username and password.

To my dismay, when I revisited the system just 10 minutes later, everything on my desktop had vanished, leaving only the Microsoft Edge and recycle bin icons. The taskbar and central control panel were nowhere to be found.

After rebooting the system and logging in again, I was greeted by the Microsoft Fun Facts wallpaper screen, but once more, the taskbar and control center were missing, leaving only the Edge and recycle bin icons visible.

Furthermore, I encountered difficulties in performing basic actions like right-clicking on the desktop. While I believe the operating system installed on this machine is Windows 11 Pro, I am uncertain as I did not have the opportunity to explore the settings thoroughly. Unlike Windows 10 with the control center on the left side, this system had the control center at the center of the screen.

Despite these initial challenges, I have only created a local account so far and have not delved into any additional setup procedures.