Windows 10: Desktop Icons keep relocating?

Discus and support Desktop Icons keep relocating? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm running Windows 10 but have never understood why the Desktop Icons can randomly rearrange themselves on their own... I'm not looking to locking... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by mike2874, Apr 11, 2019.

  1. mike2874 Win User

    Desktop Icons keep relocating?


    I'm running Windows 10 but have never understood why the Desktop Icons can randomly rearrange themselves on their own...

    I'm not looking to locking down the icons where I can't move them at all though.


    Is it possible to keep them from relocating unless I manually move them myself?

    :)
     
    mike2874, Apr 11, 2019
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  2. 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 11, 2019
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  3. Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

    Hi Laurie,

    As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

    I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on view
    • Check the option auto arrange icons.
    Let us know if this helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Divya Murugan, Apr 11, 2019
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  4. Desktop Icons keep relocating?

    Desktop Icons

    Hello Glenda,

    Share this information to assist you better.

    • Is the issue particular to the Comcast?
    • Have you installed all the pending updates?
    • Did you try changing icons of other shortcuts?
    Follow the steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1: Press Windows+I to open Settings panel, and click
    Personalization to access Personalization settings.

    Step 2: Tap Change desktop icons on the top left in the Personalization window.

    Step 3: In the Desktop Icon Settings window, select the icon of
    This PC and click Change Icon.

    Step 4: Choose a new icon from the list, and tap OK.

    Step 5: Click OK to confirm the change.

    Let us know the status of the issue.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Apr 11, 2019
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