How can I stop WIndows desktop icons from rearranging themselves?

Question

I have a specific arrangement for my desktop icons but it just won't stick! It's only a matter of time (I'd say less than a week) before the icons start to auto-arrange themselves for one reason or another (like a bad software install, or a screen-resolution change, etc).

Answer 1

right click anywhere on the desktop, not on an icon.

choose arrange icons, and uncheck autoarrange.

Answer 2

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How can I stop WIndows desktop icons from rearranging themselves?
I have a specific arrangement for my desktop icons but it just won't stick! It's only a matter of time (I'd say less than a week) before the icons start to auto-arrange themselves for one reason or another (like a bad software install, or a screen-resolution change, etc).

Answer 3

One of two things is the likely cause: If you're changing screen resolutions, or swapping external monitors, the icon layout may not fit on the lower resolution screen, so it rearranges automatically. Since this only happens to you once a week or so, I'm betting this is the cause. Or - you could have the icons set to automatically rearrange themselves. Right click anywhere on the empty desktop, look at "View" and see if Auto Arrange is checked.

Answer 4

Right click on your desktop > Arrange Icons By. Now untick Auto Arrange.

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Answer 5

right click on your desktop away from the icons then goto personalize and do with them what you will then reboot so as to save your new choices........skipper

Answer 6

Right click on the desktop, choose view then choose the option you like.

Answer 7

Add "iconoid" to your startup and have it "auto restore" desktops as you want it. Save the desktop, and it'll restore it for you. It does a lot more too.

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