Windows 10: Desktop "Align Icons to Grid" option greyed out, how do i make them usable again?

Hello,I have a Problem with my desktop because i can't change some right click settings like "Align Icons to grid" or "Auto Arrange Icons" and the whole "sort section is greyed out.I have found out that it might have something to do with a Program that changed something in the Groud Policy editor but i am running Windows 11 Home so I can't access the Group Polocy Editor.I am on Windows 11 HomeJust Upgraded from Windows 10 and the Problem was also Present on Windows 10

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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.

 

Resolution for "Align Icons to Grid"


I use "Align Icons to Grid" to line up icons on my Desktop. However, I find the resolution of the grid is too coarse. How can I reduce the icon spacing between icons for the "Align Icons to Grid" option?

 

Alignment grid

Minimize all open windows and apps. You can use Win + D or Win + M shortcut keys. ...

Right click the empty space on your Desktop and select View - Align icons to grid. This command will toggle the Align icons to grid feature.