Windows 10: Desktop icon positions

Discus and support Desktop icon positions in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Currently my desktop icons are on a fixed grid. I would like to change them back to a custom grid where I can control their position relative to each... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by SanfordKaplan, Apr 14, 2020.

  1. Desktop icon positions


    Currently my desktop icons are on a fixed grid. I would like to change them back to a custom grid where I can control their position relative to each other. How do I get rid of the fixed grid?

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    SanfordKaplan, Apr 14, 2020
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  2. Argel Obm Win User

    How to prevent desktop icons from changing positions

    Hi Stephen,

    There are various reasons why you're experiencing the issue. Let us isolate your concern by enabling the
    Auto arrange icons option, and then disabling it to see if the issue will persist. To do this follow these steps:

    • Go to the Desktop screen, and then right click anywhere.
    • Hover your mouse on View.
    • Select Auto arrange icons.
    • Restart the computer.
    • After restarting the computer, check if your Desktop icons are still in the right position after clicking the
      Auto arrange icons option.
    • If your Desktop icons are in the right position, repeat steps 1-3 to disable the
      Auto arrange icons option.
    • Customize the position of your Desktop icons.
    • Restart the computer.
    • After restarting the computer, check if the issue will occur.

    We'll be waiting for your response.
     
    Argel Obm, Apr 14, 2020
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  3. Desktop icons

    Greg,

    I deleted IconCache but when I went to see if it worked by moving an icon on my desktop and then right clicked to refresh, the icon did not move back. It seems like there is a step missing where I need to save the positions of the icons on my desktop. Any
    other suggestions?

    Lou
     
    LouisPadula, Apr 14, 2020
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  4. Desktop icon positions

    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, Apr 14, 2020
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