Windows 10: Every so often WIndows decides to reshuffle my desktop icons :-(

Discus and support Every so often WIndows decides to reshuffle my desktop icons :-( in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; My Windows 10 installation typically about once per week gets into a mode, where moving or placing a single icon on the desktop from one place to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by mmo, Aug 6, 2019.

  1. MMO
    mmo Win User

    Every so often WIndows decides to reshuffle my desktop icons :-(


    My Windows 10 installation typically about once per week gets into a mode, where moving or placing a single icon on the desktop from one place to another leads to a complete reshuffle of my entire desktop.
    I absolutely *HATE* that! I have disabled all Explorer settings re. automatic arrangement or alignment to grid or whatever. *I* want to be the master of my icons and nothing else has to interfere here and try to place things! I take that very personal!

    Fortunately I have a program installed that memorizes the icon positions, so I can typically quickly rectify this, when Windows again runs mad, but why the hell does it ever do this in the first place?
    And what's annoying, after restoring their positions, attempting to move one of them immediately again leads to a complete reshuffle. :-(

    Any ideas anyone, what to clear, delete or reset to stop this nonsense?

    :)
     
    mmo, Aug 6, 2019
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  2. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User

    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, Aug 6, 2019
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  3. MICHAELDFONTAINE
    MichaelDFontaine Win User
    ReShuffling of ICONs by Microsoft

    Every time Microsoft updates my computer, my ICONS are reshuffled. I find this very problematic. Are others having the same problem?

    Is there a way to lock the ICONs in place?
     
    MichaelDFontaine, Aug 6, 2019
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  4. SLARTYBART
    Slartybart Win User

    Every so often WIndows decides to reshuffle my desktop icons :-(

    I am SO over Windows Reshuffling my Desktop Icons


    Right click open area of your desktop

    Change View menu pick


    Every so often WIndows decides to reshuffle my desktop icons :-( [​IMG]

    Hint: You might also try changing the view to large icons on your 4k monitor

    Change Sortby menu pick


    Every so often WIndows decides to reshuffle my desktop icons :-( [​IMG]
     
    Slartybart, Aug 6, 2019
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