Windows 10: Folder icon positioning

I have several computers running either Win10 or Win11. On all but one, when I create a new desktop folder, it stays where I create it. On ONE computer, every time I create a new desktop folder it moves to the first 'open' position from the left of the screen. This occurred while the machine was operating under Win10 and continues to do so under Win11. I have turned "snap to grid" on and off and find it make no difference.Has anyone else experienced this, or does anyone know how to fix it? It is extremely irritating, especially when you have to move or close several windows to find a fold

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Folder View Settings and Desktop Icon Positions Not Saving


Lio,

I tried to download the Step recording, but no matter how long I waited (minutes, not seconds) or what I pressed it never downloaded or it just tried to download other things (junk things!)...
if you could, please attach the output directly in a post on this thread.

Thanks for taking this up with ESET, I read your thread over there and it looks as though they need an image from a systme witht eh symptoms since they could not reproduce the problem.

I took a quick look though this thread and was going to suggest resetting the folders, but Mr. Brink already suggested it here:
Windows 10: Folder View Settings and Desktop Icon Positions Not Saving - Page 9 - Windows 10 Forums

There's been some discussion about malware (real or false postives).
Some malware and the remediation of it requires system files to be repaired. Follow these two tutorials to check and repair system file corruption.

SFC Command - Run in Windows 10
and
DISM - Repair Windows 10 Image
5. To Use DISM /RestoreHealth Command

Please post if any files were repaired - I might want to see the CBS log if anything needed fixing

 

How to make a Uber Hidden Folder

• Make a new folder.
• Change the icon to a blank icon. No icon should appear
• Rename the folder to a blank by pressing "alt + 255." (NOTE: Press 255 on the numpad) No text should appear.
• Your done! It is uber hidden. *Big Grin

 

How to make vista display same icon size for all opened folders in explorer ?

i dont think this answers the question , how do i make all icons in all folders appear "Large Icons" .

thx tho .