Windows 10: desktop layout randomly changed

Discus and support desktop layout randomly changed in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I woke up today, all my icons have grown despite the size scaling being untouched. it also spread the icons randomly all over the desktop for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Hayden Withers, Feb 14, 2024.

  1. desktop layout randomly changed


    When I woke up today, all my icons have grown despite the size scaling being untouched. it also spread the icons randomly all over the desktop for reference, my desktop had a lot of dead space and now there's maybe 1 spot without an icon.

    :)
     
    Hayden Withers, Feb 14, 2024
    #1
  2. Callender Win User

    Desktop scrambles Folder layout randomly

    That should do it. Sometimes I just make use of third party software to backup desktop layout.


    desktop layout randomly changed 174699d1517262136t-desktop-scrambles-folder-layout-randomly-system-repair.jpg

    There's a lot of softwares available to backup desktop icons layout. I can't really recommend any specific program.
     
    Callender, Feb 15, 2024
    #2
  3. Randomly switching to unwanted keyboard layout

    When I type in French I use the Canadian Multilingual Standard layout. This is what I have configured in my settings and it is what worked fine for me for years until a week or two ago (which suggests the April update may have had something to do with it).

    Now when I switch to French I find that I am often in another layout which I believe to be the Canadian French layout, although I am not completely sure. It is similar to the Canadian multilingual with the most notable difference being that the è and the / are swapped round. I have never chosen the Canadian French keyboard in my preferences and it isn't listed there now. Canadian Multilingual is what is listed.

    What's even more annoying is that the layout seems to switch randomly between Canadian Multilingual and Canadian French while I am typing, so I am never really sure what is going to happen when I try to type an è.

    How can I get my keyboard to consistently be Canadian Multilingual when I am typing in French?
     
    ricecrispies, Feb 15, 2024
    #3
  4. Arun B J Win User

    desktop layout randomly changed

    Windows 10 "Update" Changed keyboard layout on welcome screen and I can't change it back.

    Hi,



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.


    • How many keyboard language have you installed?
    If you have installed more than 1 keyboard language in your system, then I suggest you to remove the keyboard language other than default language and check if it helps.

    Follow the steps to remove the language.


    • Open Control panel.

    • Click on language.

    • Select the language and click on remove option at the top.


    And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17424/windows-change-keyboard-layout



    Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, Feb 15, 2024
    #4
Thema:

desktop layout randomly changed

Loading...
  1. desktop layout randomly changed - Similar Threads - desktop layout randomly

  2. Desktop layout saver

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Desktop layout saver: Hi,Do you know trustworthy free of charge or paid third party solution to save the desktop layout in Windows 10 and 11.Thank you.Cousin Excel https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/desktop-layout-saver/b1ab7c79-3d12-48b3-a75e-e5883c813296
  3. desktop layout randomly changed

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    desktop layout randomly changed: When I woke up today, all my icons have grown despite the size scaling being untouched. it also spread the icons randomly all over the desktop for reference, my desktop had a lot of dead space and now there's maybe 1 spot without an icon....
  4. Keyboard layout keeps changing layout

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Keyboard layout keeps changing layout: My entire Windows is configured in English, the layout of the keyboard in Swiss-French. I speak fluently five languages between which I have to switch professionally several times during the day. I was drafting an e-mail in English and Windows kept changing the layout from...
  5. Problem with my desktop layout suddenly changing

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Problem with my desktop layout suddenly changing: After I log into Windows 10 my desktop has been displaying my chosen layout of icons for many years without any problems. But yesterday things changed abruptly for no apparent reason. Now suddenly all my desktop icons have been moved around and now only occupy 9 columns...
  6. Desktop Layout Change

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Desktop Layout Change: [IMG]When I got the new update this happened. The desktop layout changed........does somebody know how to fix this https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/desktop-layout-change/26d07dad-dfd4-426a-aeb9-727aa6544f2e
  7. desktop layout

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    desktop layout: Microsoft support helped get windows 10 to update. When it completed my desktop has changed. I have visual problems and i can't find all the familiar items. The layout is different, the colors are very vibrant and hard for me to see. How can i get everything to go back the...
  8. Computer just randomly changed its layout

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Computer just randomly changed its layout: [ATTACH] submitted by /u/faris_mahjoub101 [link] [comments] https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/j5ss2q/computer_just_randomly_changed_its_layout/
  9. Desktop Background Randomly changing

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Desktop Background Randomly changing: My Desktop Background keeps changing from the Wallpapers file I choose to a desktop background where it only shows a few of my pictures. All of your previous answers were for older systems and it seems over 50 people have asked similar question. Can we provide a step by...
  10. Desktop scrambles Folder layout randomly

    in Windows 10 Support
    Desktop scrambles Folder layout randomly: Hi there, thanks for having me Upon random occasions when I restart my computer, windows 10 decides to change the physical layout of my folders on the desktop screen. (bunches them all together) Wondering how to fix this? 103349