Windows 10: Can't align icons after upgrade to Win10

Discus and support Can't align icons after upgrade to Win10 in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Just upgraded from Win8.1. I have a very specific way of aligning my icons (by that I mean everyone says it's very messy but it's perfect for me), and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Maksymilian Siergiej, Dec 8, 2019.

  1. Can't align icons after upgrade to Win10


    Just upgraded from Win8.1. I have a very specific way of aligning my icons (by that I mean everyone says it's very messy but it's perfect for me), and after upgrading I can't align my icons. When I try to move any icon, the whole desktop rearranges, and I can't arrange it my way because when I move an icon near the edge it teleports to a random place on my desktop. Can this be fixed?

    :)
     
    Maksymilian Siergiej, Dec 8, 2019
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  2. Desktop icons auto right alignment

    Hi Niel,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are trying to align the desktop icons to right so that the background focus doesn't block. We will help you.

    There is no option to automatically align the icons to right. But I suggest you to select all the icons by holding shift + clicking on the icons, drag the icons to right and release them so that it sits at right.

    Hope it helps. Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Dec 8, 2019
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  3. Paolo Mag Win User
    My desktop icons move to a grid on the left for no reason

    Hello,

    If your icons are aligned to a grid, this means that the settings of your desktop are currently auto arranged and automatically aligned. Since you want to rearrange your desktop icons on however you like them, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Right-click at a blank area on your desktop.
    • Hover on View.
    • In the right pane, look for Auto arrange icons. If it's checked, make sure to uncheck it.
    • Hover again on View.
    • This time, look for Align icons to grid. If it's checked, make sure to uncheck it.

    After doing these steps, you'll be able to rearrange all your desktop icons again on how you want it.

    Let us know how it goes and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.
     
    Paolo Mag, Dec 8, 2019
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  4. Juzar_Ali Win User

    Can't align icons after upgrade to Win10

    Freely moving desktop icons in windows 10

    Hi,

    I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Right click on the blank space on desktop.
    • Click on View.
    • Uncheck Align icons to grid.

    Hope this helps. Please get back to us if you need any other assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Dec 8, 2019
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