Windows 10: Where are the positions of desktop items stored in Windows 10?

I am struggling to find the where is the position of desktop items stored folders, files, shortcuts. So far I have read on forums that its stored in the registry on the "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\1\Desktop" route with the name ItemPos<your_resolution>, but I have not found such a thing. Some people say its outdated because on Windows 10 its got a new name, IconLayouts. I have found the IconLayouts, but I cannot figure out how to manipulate it and which hexadecimal data is associated with the desktop items positions. Maybe because it is the wrong file I dont know. So

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Saving custom desktop icon positions

Hi,

 

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10. 

 

I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will help you with this issue.

In order to assist you better, I would like to know the following queries:

What happens when you customize your Desktop icons?

How long does it retains it positions? Does it change on restart?



I suggest you to try the methods below and check if it helps.



Method 1:

I would suggest you to try the steps and check if it helps.

• Right-click on the desktop and click on View.
• Uncheck the option Align icons to grid.
• Check if the issue persists.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I would suggest you to boot the computer to
Safe Mode and check if the issue occurs or not. If the issue does not occur in
Safe mode, set the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

Step 1:

I would suggest you to refer the article and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/start-your-pc-in-safe-mode



Step 2:

If the issue do not occur in Safe Mode perform a
clean boot and check.

Setting the system in a clean boot state will help to identify if any
third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.

Please refer the steps given in the link below to perform a Clean Boot:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135?ppud=4&wa=wsignin1.0

Note: Please go through the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot of the Kb article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue



Hope this helps. Please respond if you have any further related query.



Thank you.

 

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