Windows 10: Desktop icons switched places

Discus and support Desktop icons switched places in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; so for some reason my desktop icons just switched places and now there is a vertical space on the bottom of my screen I can't pace anything in (and no... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Cloacked__, Nov 24, 2020.

  1. Desktop icons switched places


    so for some reason my desktop icons just switched places and now there is a vertical space on the bottom of my screen I can't pace anything in (and no it's not my taskbar Desktop icons switched places ;) ).

    Ow and one more thing, the browser shortcuts like Spotify.com .... well fsr the icons just shrank and the color surrounding colors remained the same size.

    I would be thankful if you would share a solution Desktop icons switched places :).

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    /u/Cloacked__, Nov 24, 2020
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  2. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Cant place icons on certain places on dekstop

    We appreciate the information you've provided. We suggest downloading the latest update, KB4020102, to see if that resolves your concern with the icon placement.
    To do that, go to Settings > Update & Security
    > Check for Updates.

    We also recommend changing the desktop icon settings. To access it, follow these steps:


    • Click Start.

    • Type Themes and press Enter.

    • Click Change desktop icons.

    • Uncheck Allow themes to change desktop icons.

    • Click Apply.

    • Click OK.

    After installing the latest updates and changing the desktop icon settings, check if you can place icons on the left side of your screen.

    Let us know if what happens to your icon placement after following these steps.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Nov 24, 2020
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  3. 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, Nov 24, 2020
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  4. Xylee Del Win User

    Desktop icons switched places

    Windows 10 can't lock desktop icons in place

    Hi,

    In Windows 10, there are ways to keep the icons in place. To make them stay in their location, we suggest that you check these methods:

    Method 1:

    • In your desktop, right click on an open area.
    • Select Personalise, click Themes on the left menu.
    • Remove the checkmark on Allow themes to change desktop icons, then click
      Apply.
    • Arrange your icons where you want them to be.

    Method 2:

    • In an open area, right click on your desktop.
    • Select View, on the drop down menu Auto arrange icons shouldn't have a checkmark and
      Align icons to grid should have a checkmark.
    Let us know if any of the above methods work.
     
    Xylee Del, Nov 24, 2020
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