Windows 10: New W10 feature with desktop icon instances/pages? What is this and how do i stop it?

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  1. /U/LICK_THE_BUTTER
    /u/LICK_THE_BUTTER Win User

    New W10 feature with desktop icon instances/pages? What is this and how do i stop it?

    /u/LICK_THE_BUTTER, Mar 3, 2020
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  2. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User

    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, Mar 3, 2020
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  3. VARDHAMAN SHETTI
    Vardhaman Shetti Win User
    desktop icons

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Please try below steps and check if it helps to stop rearranging desktop icon automatically.


          • Right click on
            desktop, click on View.

          • Uncheck Auto arrange icons.

    Hope this helps. If issue persists, please reply with information for further assistance. We will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Vardhaman Shetti, Mar 3, 2020
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  4. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User

    New W10 feature with desktop icon instances/pages? What is this and how do i stop it?

    Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

    Hi Laurie,

    As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

    I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on view
    • Check the option auto arrange icons.
    Let us know if this helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Divya Murugan, Mar 3, 2020
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