Windows 10: Wandering desktop icons

Discus and support Wandering desktop icons in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I know this has been brought up before but I don't remember seeing a satisfactory fix. This is absolutely my biggest problem with Windows 10. I guess... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by oldspook, Feb 11, 2016.

  1. oldspook Win User

    Wandering desktop icons


    I know this has been brought up before but I don't remember seeing a satisfactory fix. This is absolutely my biggest problem with Windows 10. I guess I'm just a neat freak that likes a place for everything and everything in its place.

    Can this be fixed? if OR what is the best work around?

    :)
     
    oldspook, Feb 11, 2016
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  2. BulldogXX Win User

    A continuing problem is desktop icons don't stay where I put them on my Windows 10 computer

    The Windows desktop was not designed to permanently maintain the position of icons. Not in 10, 8.1, 8, 7, etc. You'll need third-party software to do that. Here's one well-known program:

    Fences
    , by Stardock.

    Cue the icons:

    They call me the wanderer

    Yeah, the wanderer

    I roam around, around, around
     
    BulldogXX, Feb 11, 2016
    #2
  3. Wandering mouse

    Hi,

    As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to adjust the mouse speed and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

    • Type mouse on the search bar and select Mouse and touchpad settings.
    • Select Additional Mouse Settings.
    • Select Pointer Options and adjust the mouse speed under Motion.
    If the issue still persists, I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

    1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

    2. Select Troubleshooting.

    3. Select View all on the top left corner.

    4. Click on Hardware and Devices.

    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

    6. Check if issue persists.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Feb 11, 2016
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  4. WHS
    whs Win User

    Wandering desktop icons

  5. sn00ker Win User
    I use a tiny little program call Desktop Restore ( Midiox ) , works great on windows 10 32 or 64 bits, just choice the correct bit version. How to use it right click on the Desktop, click save. If you need to restore, same thing right click on the desktop, select restore, if you like just click link below

    MIDIOX
     
    sn00ker, Apr 4, 2018
    #5
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