Windows 10: I need help cleaning up desktop

Discus and support I need help cleaning up desktop in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hey microsoft, i was just asking if you could help me with this. So i've got a dell inspiron 3470 with 104gb storage and i've used most of it. but for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by bilal yaqoob, Dec 23, 2024.

  1. I need help cleaning up desktop


    Hey microsoft, i was just asking if you could help me with this. So i've got a dell inspiron 3470 with 104gb storage and i've used most of it. but for system and reserved 19gb is being used. I just recently updated firmware and drivers and i need help cleaning up. Please can you help me?

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    bilal yaqoob, Dec 23, 2024
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    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Dec 23, 2024
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    Corduroy_Jr, Dec 23, 2024
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  4. I need help cleaning up desktop

    Desktop Icons arranging

    Hi Ronnie,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I know how this concerns you, let me help you to resolve this issue.

    This issue may occur due to incorrect settings or due to conflict between third party applications.

    Please provide more information to help you better:


    • What is the make and model of the computer?

    • Have you made any recent changes to the computer?
    • Are you facing this issue on a Local account or a Microsoft account?

    I suggest you to sign out from the current user account, restart the computer and login to the
    Admin account to check the status.

    If issue still persists, I suggest you to perform the methods below and check if it helps:

    Method 1:

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


    • Right-click on the
      desktop
      and click on View.

    • Uncheck the option Align icons to grid.

    • Check if the issue persists.

    Method 2: Clean Boot

    Perform a clean boot to check if any third party application is causing the issue, as clean boot helps in eliminating software conflicts. Follow these steps given in the link below to start the computer in clean boot

    How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Warning: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

    Hope this information helps and let us know the status of the issue we will be glad to help you further.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Dec 23, 2024
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