Windows 10: ICON PLACEMENT

How can I keep my desktop icons from rearranging when I leave the desktop or restart my computer?

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Cant place icons on certain places on dekstop

We appreciate the information you've provided. We suggest downloading the latest update, KB4020102, to see if that resolves your concern with the icon placement.
To do that, go to Settings > Update & Security
> Check for Updates.

We also recommend changing the desktop icon settings. To access it, follow these steps:

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  Click Start.
  
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  Type Themes and press Enter.
  
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  Click Change desktop icons.
  
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  Uncheck Allow themes to change desktop icons.
  
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  Click Apply.
  
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  Click OK.
  

After installing the latest updates and changing the desktop icon settings, check if you can place icons on the left side of your screen.

Let us know if what happens to your icon placement after following these steps.

 

Desktop icons have wacky placement on CU?

It will not happen if you wish to have a second desktop or expand the desktop. Also all of those icons that you have on your desktop will always change their placement and swap around. Suggest clean that up first before you decide if you want to extend the desktop or create a second desktop.

 

desktop icon placement

Hi RetiredMSG and thanks for reaching out. My name is Joseph. I'm an independent advisor. I'll be happy to help you out today.

I would suggest you refer to the below steps and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

1. Right-click on the desktop blank area.

2. Hover to "View".

3. Uncheck the "Auto arrange icon".

4. Uncheck the "Align icons to grid".

5. Check to see whether or not the problem has been resolved.

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let me know how it goes.

Thank you!