Windows 10: How can I set a default layout of icons on a desktop for new users

Discus and support How can I set a default layout of icons on a desktop for new users in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I want to logically group shortcuts on the desktop that gets set on the initial profile creation.I have the shortcuts added to the public profile under... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Edward Mark, Dec 15, 2021.

  1. How can I set a default layout of icons on a desktop for new users


    I want to logically group shortcuts on the desktop that gets set on the initial profile creation.I have the shortcuts added to the public profile under public desktop. When a new user logs in the shortcuts are lined up across the left side of the desktop all jumbled together. This is confusing users since they are logging in using a VDI and their profiles get created every time they login.

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    Edward Mark, Dec 15, 2021
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  2. Desktop icon layout

    I know there are threads on how to maintain icon layout position, but I find none of them to be adequate. Why can't Microsoft just add a simple feature to save and restore desktop icon positions? Or simply just not mess them all up in the first place? And
    no, unchecking the 'auto arrange' or 'Allow themes to change desktop icons' doesn't work. Just check the 'This PC' in the 'Desktop Icon Settings', apply, then remove it and your icon layout will be messed up. The User interface is one of the most important
    element of any software. The reason people put icons on the desktop is for ease and quick access to their favorite applications. Microsoft just don't seem to get that. It's something that's been bugging me ever since I started using Windows.

    I would have liked to pick 'Incompetence' for 'Category', but it wasn't listed...
     
    MathieuComeau, Dec 15, 2021
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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, Dec 15, 2021
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  4. sturpe Win User

    How can I set a default layout of icons on a desktop for new users

    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer

    My Desktop is showing icons as normal. But if I try to find what is on my desktop by using file manager, I cannot find the icon. I also checked under C;\user my name, public, default and no desktop listed on any of them. Any suggestions?
     
    sturpe, Dec 15, 2021
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