Windows 10: desktop icons have moved somewhere

Discus and support desktop icons have moved somewhere in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Awhile back my desktop icons spontaneously changed size then moved to center of screen and now have moved somewhere off the screen. I can only access... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by rickybuyatte, Dec 20, 2020.

  1. RICKYBUYATTE
    rickybuyatte Win User

    desktop icons have moved somewhere


    Awhile back my desktop icons spontaneously changed size then moved to center of screen and now have moved somewhere off the screen. I can only access them by using the desktop in taskbar icon. The only thing left of them on my screen is a transparent blue bar that spans the length of my screen and if I drag it over enough times it will eventually show me the one and only icon in that box. How can I get all my icons back up on my desktop. I have tried all the ideas I could find everywhere but nothing works.

    :)
     
    rickybuyatte, Dec 20, 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 desktop icons have moved somewhere ;)
     
    qubit, Dec 20, 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, Dec 20, 2020
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  4. RHINA VIB
    Rhina Vib Win User

    desktop icons have moved somewhere

    Move Icon to Desktop

    Hi Patricia,

    For us to better assist you with this concern, we need to ask a few questions:

    • Are you getting any error messages when you are trying to move the Excel icon to your desktop?
    • Were there any changes made prior to this issue?

    You can create an Excel desktop shortcut on your Windows 10 computer by referring to the steps provided in the article on this link.

    Looking forward to your reply.

    Thank you.
     
    Rhina Vib, Dec 20, 2020
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