Windows 10: Why are my desktop icons 'connected'? When I try to move one, several icons move together?

Discus and support Why are my desktop icons 'connected'? When I try to move one, several icons move together? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I noticed my recycle bin had been moved on my desktop. When I tried to click on it and drag it back, several other icons moved also. What happened and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by DisgustedWith10, Mar 22, 2025.

  1. DISGUSTEDWITH10
    DisgustedWith10 Win User

    Why are my desktop icons 'connected'? When I try to move one, several icons move together?


    I noticed my recycle bin had been moved on my desktop. When I tried to click on it and drag it back, several other icons moved also. What happened and how can I fix this??

    :)
     
    DisgustedWith10, Mar 22, 2025
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  2. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User

    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, Mar 22, 2025
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  3. MUSSELS
    Mussels Win User
    Removing desktop icons

    the icons are located in 'all users' folder somewhere (for example, i see a few shared icons in "C:\Users\Public\Desktop" )

    The only way to fix those, is to remove the icons from there, and place them on to each users desktops manually. an admin may need to do this.
     
    Mussels, Mar 22, 2025
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  4. ERROR 404
    Error 404 Win User

    Why are my desktop icons 'connected'? When I try to move one, several icons move together?

    Removing desktop icons

    I want to remove some Icons from my desktop, but Vista asks for Admin permission to continue (I'm not an admin *Frown Why are my desktop icons 'connected'? When I try to move one, several icons move together? :( ).
    It seems that whenever I delete one of these icons from my desktop, it is also removed from all the other user accounts. For example, I deleted the Skype icon from my desktop, and it was then removed from everyone elses as well.
    How can I delete icons from my desktop only, without affecting anyone elses?
     
    Error 404, Mar 22, 2025
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