Windows 10: Moving icons to desktop

Discus and support Moving icons to desktop in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have been trying to move an icon from my start menu to my desktop for the last hour. I have tried every method offered to me. The problem seems... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Care Valkanas, Jul 28, 2019.

  1. Moving icons to desktop


    I have been trying to move an icon from my start menu to my desktop for the last hour. I have tried every method offered to me. The problem seems that the icon itself does not have any way for me to move it to the desktop. I have tried to use right hand button, etc, I still can't figure out how it is done. Can someone help this grandmother move an icon.

    Thank you

    :)
     
    Care Valkanas, Jul 28, 2019
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  2. 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 Moving icons to desktop ;)
     
    qubit, Jul 28, 2019
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  3. Juzar_Ali Win User
    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, Jul 28, 2019
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  4. Moving icons to desktop

    Remove Linux Desktop Icons

    I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.
     
    Peter1986C, Jul 28, 2019
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