Windows 10: How to stop desktop icons moving

Hi there,I have an issue don't we all where my desktop icons continuously, after gaming or system restarts etc, move to the my 2nd display and have changed order etc.I have seen many threads where people have similar issues but not this particular issue.I am running a dual monitor setup.My primary monitor is an: Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ, this is a 27" 4k hdr400 Gsync panel @ 144hz. Connected via DisplayPortMy secondary monitor is an Asus VG278, this is a much older 27" 1080p panel @60hz.Connected via HDMI.I am running a RTX 4090 on an x299 platform so no onboard video.As this pc is in my bedroo

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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

 

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.

 

Move Icon to Desktop

Hi Patricia,

For us to better assist you with this concern, we need to ask a few questions:

• Are you getting any error messages when you are trying to move the Excel icon to your desktop?
• Were there any changes made prior to this issue?

You can create an Excel desktop shortcut on your Windows 10 computer by referring to the steps provided in the article on this link.

Looking forward to your reply.

Thank you.