Windows 10: how do i turn off background tile grid on desktop?

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  1. WILLIAMSHERRILL1
    WilliamSherrill1 Win User

    how do i turn off background tile grid on desktop?


    how do i turn off background tile grid on desktop?

    :)
     
    WilliamSherrill1, Oct 17, 2019
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  2. PAOLO MAG
    Paolo Mag Win User

    My desktop icons move to a grid on the left for no reason

    Hello,

    If your icons are aligned to a grid, this means that the settings of your desktop are currently auto arranged and automatically aligned. Since you want to rearrange your desktop icons on however you like them, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    • Right-click at a blank area on your desktop.
    • Hover on View.
    • In the right pane, look for Auto arrange icons. If it's checked, make sure to uncheck it.
    • Hover again on View.
    • This time, look for Align icons to grid. If it's checked, make sure to uncheck it.

    After doing these steps, you'll be able to rearrange all your desktop icons again on how you want it.

    Let us know how it goes and if you need further assistance, feel free to post back.
     
    Paolo Mag, Oct 17, 2019
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  3. MISIOWIEC
    Misiowiec Win User
    Lost desktop background

    I did a Search & Distroy spyware scan the other day, and one of the suggested "fixes" said something about removing Active Desktop. Like the muppet I am I clicked yes and am now without a desktop background picture.

    Does anyone have an idea how to reverse this? If I try to select a picture it's simply not added as a background.
     
    Misiowiec, Oct 17, 2019
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  4. KALPANA SHANKARAPPA
    Kalpana Shankarappa Win User

    how do i turn off background tile grid on desktop?

    Slideshow as desktop background.

    Hi Marilyn,

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows Logo Key + I. Then click on Personalization.
    • Click on Background to change it.
    For reference:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-change-desktop-background



    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Oct 17, 2019
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