Windows 10: Desktop Icons keep rearranging on dual monitors

Discus and support Desktop Icons keep rearranging on dual monitors in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Everytime I open my computer the desktop icons just distribute themselves on both monitor like they please. But when I unplug my second monitor they go... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Andre Furlan, Nov 23, 2023.

  1. Desktop Icons keep rearranging on dual monitors


    Everytime I open my computer the desktop icons just distribute themselves on both monitor like they please. But when I unplug my second monitor they go back to the way I placed them on my first monitor. When I plug back my other monitor, it goes back to spreading across both of the monitors. My computer is all recent 2023 & + parts, my monitor is recent, my second monitor thought is a tv from a couple year ago but still kind of actual.So, I've searched for a solution online but didn't find any that worked. I have tried desktop icons settings, driver updates, taskbar settings, physical

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    Andre Furlan, Nov 23, 2023
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  2. Zack-321 Win User

    desktop icons rearrange after connect/disconnect external monitor

    I use a second monitor to extend my desktop every day at work. After upgrade to windows 10, everytime I disconnect the monitor and restart all of my icons are now shoved to the left and rearranged by type. This is very frustrating. I've got 'auto arrange
    icons' deselected and haven't found any other options. This is getting pretty frustrating, anyone have any suggestions?
     
    Zack-321, Nov 23, 2023
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  3. Desktop icons rearrange at random

    Hi,

    In order for us to find out what causes your screen to go blank and rearrange the desktop icons, we would like to gather more information:

    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Have you made any recent changes to your computer prior to this issue?
    • When did you start experiencing this issue?

    Regards.
     
    Dennis Mop, Nov 23, 2023
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  4. Desktop Icons keep rearranging on dual monitors

    Help please! Windows keeps rearranging my desktop! [NOT rearranging icons, actual open windows]

    Hello Manson, thank you for your assistance.

    This problem started about two months ago, I believe it was after a Windows update.

    1 - I am not using (and have never used) Docking, and have only one monitor.

    2 - Screen resolution is set to Windows Recommended.

    3 - Graphics card drivers are up to date.

    The thread linked to steps given by A.User is about icons rearranging, which is not happening here. Open windows on my desktop are rearranging after leaving sleep, system icons are staying the same.

    Additional suggestions?

    Thank you.
     
    HarperTasche, Nov 23, 2023
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