Windows 10: My Icons do not remain where I put them "IF" the PC is turned off for any length of time

My ICONs do not remain in the locations and in the arrangement in which I place them. I have auto arrange OFF and I do not have a selection to arrange by grid or ANY other default EXCEPT where I arrange them on the desktop. This worked fine in Windows 7 but seems to NOT work in either Windows 10 or 11. I can't exactly tell how many times I have had to start from zero and rearrange my ICONs as I had them before. I did select to back up as good as the windows directions are my settings including my desktop. PROBLEM is I don't see any setting to select a previous configuration and have th

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Setting the length of time?

Hi Kelly,

For you to set the screen length of time before it locks, you can try the below mentioned steps to make device getting locked automatically:

• Press Windows Key.
• Type settings, and select
  Setting from the list.
• Navigate to Account > Sign-In options > Lock Screen > Screen time out.
• Change the value as required under Screen as per requirement.

Also ensure that PIN should be enable under
Sign-In option in Settings. If not try to work around and enable the PIN option for the same.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.

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PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??

 

System Icons on taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:

• 
  Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
  
• 
  Type system icons.
  
• 
  Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.
  

Hope it helps.