Windows 10: Cursor loses control when moving desktop icons

Discus and support Cursor loses control when moving desktop icons in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Version 1903 (OS Build 18363.535 When trying to re-arrange desktop icons the cursor often is not able to move them. This happened some time ago, but I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Stanley1961, Jan 3, 2020.

  1. STANLEY1961
    Stanley1961 Win User

    Cursor loses control when moving desktop icons


    Version 1903 (OS Build 18363.535

    When trying to re-arrange desktop icons the cursor often is not able to move them. This happened some time ago, but I have no recollection of the remedy.

    What must I do ?

    Thank you.

    And all the best for the new year.

    :)
     
    Stanley1961, Jan 3, 2020
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  2. QUBIT
    qubit Win User

    Desktop Icon Keeps On Moving

    That's because your resolution is changing each time. To test, try setting to 1024x768, arrange a couple of icons and then restart the PC. As long as the resolution after startup is still 1024x768, then the icons won't move. Trust me. *Wink Cursor loses control when moving desktop icons ;)
     
    qubit, Jan 3, 2020
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  3. JUZAR_ALI
    Juzar_Ali Win User
    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, Jan 3, 2020
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  4. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User

    Cursor loses control when moving desktop icons

    Remove Linux Desktop Icons

    I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.
     
    Peter1986C, Jan 3, 2020
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