Windows 10: How to keep icons from moving?

Discus and support How to keep icons from moving? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have two screens and I want all my icons to stay on the main screen but they move every time I shut down. How do I keep them in the same place?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by BessieJo Wagner, Aug 4, 2023.

  1. BESSIEJO WAGNER
    BessieJo Wagner Win User

    How to keep icons from moving?


    I have two screens and I want all my icons to stay on the main screen but they move every time I shut down. How do I keep them in the same place?

    :)
     
    BessieJo Wagner, Aug 4, 2023
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  2. QUBIT
    qubit Win User

    Desktop Icon Keeps On Moving

    That's because your resolution is changing each time. To test, try setting to 1024x768, arrange a couple of icons and then restart the PC. As long as the resolution after startup is still 1024x768, then the icons won't move. Trust me. *Wink How to keep icons from moving? ;)
     
    qubit, Aug 4, 2023
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  3. TECHGUY31
    techguy31 Win User
    Desktop Icon Keeps On Moving

    I see. I was using a 23" monitor before and the highest resolution was below 1080p so I guess windows remembers that monitors resolution right? I have tried de.das.dude suggestion, but everytime I turn off the computer after arranging the icons it goes back to misarranging the icons.
     
    techguy31, Aug 4, 2023
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  4. JUZAR_ALI
    Juzar_Ali Win User

    How to keep icons from moving?

    Freely moving desktop icons in windows 10

    Hi,

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

    • Right click on the blank space on desktop.
    • Click on View.
    • Uncheck Align icons to grid.

    Hope this helps. Please get back to us if you need any other assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Aug 4, 2023
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