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Desktop Icons Rearrange Themselves

Summary: See the information about possible resolution when desktop icons rearrange or move.

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Symptoms

 

You may notice that the Desktop Icons have moved or rearranged themselves every time that you restart your computer.

Cause

This happens when Auto Arrange is selected on the Desktop.

Resolution

To disable Auto Arrange, perform these steps:
  1. Right-click the desktop. 
  2. Select View.
  3. Point to Arrange Icons by.
  4. Click Auto Arrange to remove the check mark next to it.

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Last Published Date

02 Nov 2021

Version

4

Article Type

Solution