Windows 10: How do I rearrange the apps on my desktop?

Discus and support How do I rearrange the apps on my desktop? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; The apps on my desktop are stretched out and I can't move most of them from the stack. However I can move microsoft teams and drop it anywhere.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by A GEV, Jul 17, 2023.

  1. A GEV
    A GEV Win User

    How do I rearrange the apps on my desktop?


    The apps on my desktop are stretched out and I can't move most of them from the stack. However I can move microsoft teams and drop it anywhere.

    :)
     
    A GEV, Jul 17, 2023
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  2. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    Desktop icons rearrange at random

    Hi,

    In order for us to find out what causes your screen to go blank and rearrange the desktop icons, we would like to gather more information:

    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Have you made any recent changes to your computer prior to this issue?
    • When did you start experiencing this issue?

    Regards.
     
    Dennis Mop, Jul 17, 2023
    #2
  3. MF1414
    MF1414 Win User
    Desktop apps rearranging

    Hi

    All my desktop apps rearranged today by themselves when I closed down the lid of my computer, I was wondering am I being hacked?
     
    MF1414, Jul 17, 2023
    #3
  4. MOHAMMED ALIALI
    Mohammed AliAli Win User

    How do I rearrange the apps on my desktop?

    Desktop icon rearrangement on sreen rotate/unrotate

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

    Method: 1

    Please try below steps and check if it helps to stop rearranging desktop icon automatically.

    • Right click on desktop, click on View.
    • Uncheck Auto arrange icons.
    Hope this helps, if the issue persists do get back to us we will be glad to help you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Jul 17, 2023
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