Windows 10: Arrange Desktop Icons (My Computer etc) automatically

Discus and support Arrange Desktop Icons (My Computer etc) automatically in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I am trying to find a way to enable some desktop icons like "My Computer" and "My Documents" along with "Recycle bin" to arrange themselves, or force... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by zerowalker, May 25, 2021.

  1. Arrange Desktop Icons (My Computer etc) automatically


    I am trying to find a way to enable some desktop icons like "My Computer" and "My Documents" along with "Recycle bin" to arrange themselves, or force their positions. The recycle bin is usually in the top left so that doesn't matter much in this case, but when you enable the others they will be put in the first available place (starting from top left). I want them to be set right after the recycle bin and if there's anything there i guess just push them up the list. I have searched around a lot, even trying to programmatically do it, but it seems to be way harder than i thought.

    :)
     
    zerowalker, May 25, 2021
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  2. desktop icon arrangement

    Hello,

    Kindly further elaborate your concern, to assist you better.

    In the meantime, you may follow the step below to see if this would address your concern:

    • Right-click on your desktop > Click View.

    Note: If you want to manually arrange your desktop icons uncheck Auto arrange icons
    then drag your icons depending on where you want to place them on your desktop. If you want your icons to be aligned to the grid, check
    Align icons to grid.

    Let us know what happens after.
     
    Regile Reb, May 25, 2021
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  3. auto arrange icon desktop , why ?

    Hi,

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

    a) Right click on Desktop.

    b) Click on View.

    c) Uncheck both "Arrange icons to grid" and "Auto arrange icons".

    d) Restart the computer and check if it helps.
     
    Anannya Podder, May 25, 2021
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    Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

    Hi Laurie,

    As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

    I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on view
    • Check the option auto arrange icons.
    Let us know if this helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Divya Murugan, May 25, 2021
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