Windows 10: Desktop Icons not saving position after restart

Discus and support Desktop Icons not saving position after restart in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Whenever I try to position my desktop icons the way I would like, after a restart the icons go back to some strange position. Does anyone know how to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Traase, Dec 5, 2020.

  1. /u/Traase Win User

    Desktop Icons not saving position after restart


    Whenever I try to position my desktop icons the way I would like, after a restart the icons go back to some strange position. Does anyone know how to resolve this issue?

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    :)
     
    /u/Traase, Dec 5, 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, Dec 5, 2020
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  3. irvan Win User
    Folder View Settings and Desktop Icon Positions Not Saving


    Dear Dalchina:

    nothing wrong with this.. but the bugs didnt fixed yet at my windows..

    Desktop Icons not saving position after restart [​IMG]

    Desktop Icons not saving position after restart [​IMG]


    i've followed every steps at page one but nothing works on me *cry
     
    irvan, Dec 5, 2020
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  4. kklaatu Win User

    Desktop Icons not saving position after restart

    save desktop icon positions

    how can i save and restore desktop icon positions?
     
    kklaatu, Dec 5, 2020
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