Windows 10: Desktop icons getting moved to trashcan when clicked

Discus and support Desktop icons getting moved to trashcan when clicked in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I don't understand why, but sometimes when I click an icon it gets moved to the trashcan and won't open again until I restart my pc it also tells me... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Zebastian Glyckberg, May 21, 2023.

  1. ZEBASTIAN GLYCKBERG
    Zebastian Glyckberg Win User

    Desktop icons getting moved to trashcan when clicked


    I don't understand why, but sometimes when I click an icon it gets moved to the trashcan and won't open again until I restart my pc it also tells me the file has been moved from desktop, please locate the file and try again. I don't know why or how but yeah, help?

    :)
     
    Zebastian Glyckberg, May 21, 2023
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  2. 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, May 21, 2023
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  3. 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 Desktop icons getting moved to trashcan when clicked ;)
     
    qubit, May 21, 2023
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  4. MICROPAGE7
    micropage7 Win User

    Desktop icons getting moved to trashcan when clicked

    Desktop Icon Keeps On Moving

    try to lock it
    right click on desktop and you gonna find lock icon ( i forgot the exact name) just search it and activate auto arrange icon
    for some reason it happens like you run different resolution
     
    micropage7, May 21, 2023
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