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Discus and support Windows 11 24H2: Desktop icons move themselves after turning on/off monitor in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Ever since I upgraded to Windows 11 24H2, I have a problem where desktop icons rearrange themselves after turning on/off my monitor. They always move... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Floresdorf, Dec 5, 2024.

  1. Windows 11 24H2: Desktop icons move themselves after turning on/off monitor


    Ever since I upgraded to Windows 11 24H2, I have a problem where desktop icons rearrange themselves after turning on/off my monitor. They always move themselves to a specific location, even though it is very random.List of things I tried:1. Restarting obviously2. Uninstalling and reinstalling AMD Graphics Drivers3. System File Checker4. Deleting icon cache I can't erase all the files related to that, though5. Unchecking "Allow themes to change desktop icons order"6. Unchecking "Organize icons automatically"7. Booting Windows into Safe Mode8. Reinstalling updatesPerhaps it has something to

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    Floresdorf, Dec 5, 2024
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  2. techguy31 Win User

    Desktop Icon Keeps On Moving

    I see. I was using a 23" monitor before and the highest resolution was below 1080p so I guess windows remembers that monitors resolution right? I have tried de.das.dude suggestion, but everytime I turn off the computer after arranging the icons it goes back to misarranging the icons.
     
    techguy31, Dec 5, 2024
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  3. 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, Dec 5, 2024
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  4. DaveM121 Win User

    Windows 11 24H2: Desktop icons move themselves after turning on/off monitor

    Factory reset Windows 11 24H2 (build 26100.863)

    Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.

    There are no currently listed problems resetting version 24H2 of Windows 11 and no specific steps you need to perform, are you experiencing any problems with that insider build that is causing you to perform a Windows reset?
     
    DaveM121, Dec 5, 2024
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