Windows 10: desktop icon placement

Discus and support desktop icon placement in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; have windows 10 on desktop computer; desktop icons won't stay where i want to place them.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by RetiredMSG, Feb 23, 2020.

  1. desktop icon placement


    have windows 10 on desktop computer; desktop icons won't stay where i want to place them.

    :)
     
    RetiredMSG, Feb 23, 2020
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  2. bro67 Win User

    Desktop icons have wacky placement on CU?


    It will not happen if you wish to have a second desktop or expand the desktop. Also all of those icons that you have on your desktop will always change their placement and swap around. Suggest clean that up first before you decide if you want to extend the desktop or create a second desktop.
     
    bro67, Feb 23, 2020
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  3. Yolvi Ell Win User
    Cant place icons on certain places on dekstop

    We appreciate the information you've provided. We suggest downloading the latest update, KB4020102, to see if that resolves your concern with the icon placement.
    To do that, go to Settings > Update & Security
    > Check for Updates.

    We also recommend changing the desktop icon settings. To access it, follow these steps:


    • Click Start.

    • Type Themes and press Enter.

    • Click Change desktop icons.

    • Uncheck Allow themes to change desktop icons.

    • Click Apply.

    • Click OK.

    After installing the latest updates and changing the desktop icon settings, check if you can place icons on the left side of your screen.

    Let us know if what happens to your icon placement after following these steps.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Feb 23, 2020
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  4. desktop icon placement

    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, Feb 23, 2020
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