Windows 10: Desktop icons not staying where I want them

Discus and support Desktop icons not staying where I want them in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi there - I have just switched from a desktop to a laptop, and I have a number of icons on my main screen. However, I like these icons to be grouped... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MeganTas, Jan 5, 2022.

  1. MeganTas Win User

    Desktop icons not staying where I want them


    Hi there - I have just switched from a desktop to a laptop, and I have a number of icons on my main screen. However, I like these icons to be grouped in a particular way - for example, all Word icons to be together, all Excel icons together, a Citrix icon on the top right of the desktop etc etc. What's happening now, though, is that all my icons are located in one large group, more towards the left of the screen. I can't for instance move my Citrix icon to the top right of the screen - it just returns to the left-hand side. Nor can I group all Word icons together.I know this isn't a bi

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    MeganTas, Jan 5, 2022
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  2. 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, Jan 6, 2022
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  3. Try3 Win User
    Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

    I can only suggest that you
    1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
    2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
    2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
    3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

    I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
    I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

    Denis
     
    Try3, Jan 6, 2022
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  4. Desktop icons not staying where I want them

    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, Jan 6, 2022
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