Windows 10: How do I make the icons on my desktop smaller?

So I recently unplugged my second monitor's hdmi, used a different monitor, and then plugged the original one back in. The result was the icons i had on both monitors swapped monitors, and also they're all bigger now. To get the icons back to the right monitors though I just dragged them.


Both monitors are on 1290x1080, and text and app size is on 100%


How do I get the icons to their original size?

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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.

 

Some custom desktop icons turn smaller.

Hi KillerBot977,

Got it, thanks. Now, if that's the case, then kindly complete the steps below.

1. Try to follow the steps in the link below.

https://www.digitalcitizen.life/ways-make-your-...

(Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
on the site before you decide to download and install it.)

2. If the issue persists, then try to manually replace those affected icons.

2.1. Right-click on an icon > select "Open file location". Leave the File Explorer window for now & proceed to step 2.2 below.

2.2. Right-click on the same icon > select "Delete"

2.3. Then, go back to the File Explorer in step 2.1 > Right-click on the program's EXE file > select "Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)" to generate back the same icon.

2.4. If the issue is resolved, then repeat steps 2.1 to 2.3 until all icons are replaced.

3. If the issue is not resolved, then I'd suggest recreating your User Profile as per below.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/14039/...

I hope this helps. Let me know how you go. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Paul A.

Independent Advisor

 

Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

Hi Laurie,

As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

• Right click on the desktop.
• Click on view
• Check the option auto arrange icons.

Let us know if this helps.

Thanks.