Windows 10: Desktop Icon Positions

Discus and support Desktop Icon Positions in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Microsoft. I'll ask you this question. Why is it so difficult to implement a solution to the problem of desktop icons not being saved properly? Every... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Mark Lynn, Apr 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM.

  1. Mark Lynn Win User

    Desktop Icon Positions


    Microsoft. I'll ask you this question. Why is it so difficult to implement a solution to the problem of desktop icons not being saved properly? Every time I log on now to Windows 10, my icons are spread out randomly all over the place. I've searched for an answer far and wide, and NOTHING I've tried works. It's not something that's hard to fix is it. But it's REALLY ANNOYING to an end user. This has been going on for YEARS since Windows 7, but still, you have not fixed it. I really wish I could migrate to Linux, and I would if it were not for games. Please FIX YOUR ****.Yours sincerely, a real

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  2. Argel Obm Win User

    How to prevent desktop icons from changing positions

    Hi Stephen,

    There are various reasons why you're experiencing the issue. Let us isolate your concern by enabling the
    Auto arrange icons option, and then disabling it to see if the issue will persist. To do this follow these steps:

    • Go to the Desktop screen, and then right click anywhere.
    • Hover your mouse on View.
    • Select Auto arrange icons.
    • Restart the computer.
    • After restarting the computer, check if your Desktop icons are still in the right position after clicking the
      Auto arrange icons option.
    • If your Desktop icons are in the right position, repeat steps 1-3 to disable the
      Auto arrange icons option.
    • Customize the position of your Desktop icons.
    • Restart the computer.
    • After restarting the computer, check if the issue will occur.

    We'll be waiting for your response.
     
  3. Desktop icons

    Greg,

    I deleted IconCache but when I went to see if it worked by moving an icon on my desktop and then right clicked to refresh, the icon did not move back. It seems like there is a step missing where I need to save the positions of the icons on my desktop. Any
    other suggestions?

    Lou
     
  4. Desktop Icon Positions

    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.
     
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