Windows 10: Desktop icon suddenly spaced out? Help?

Discus and support Desktop icon suddenly spaced out? Help? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey everyone, when I turned on my computer this morning the desktop icons were suddenly spaced out. Can anyone help me fix this?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/AmbitiousExcuse, Feb 24, 2021.

  1. /U/AMBITIOUSEXCUSE
    /u/AmbitiousExcuse Win User

    Desktop icon suddenly spaced out? Help?

    /u/AmbitiousExcuse, Feb 24, 2021
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  2. JUZAR_ALI
    Juzar_Ali Win User

    Freely moving desktop icons in windows 10

    Hi,

    I suggest you to try the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Right click on the blank space on desktop.
    • Click on View.
    • Uncheck Align icons to grid.

    Hope this helps. Please get back to us if you need any other assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Juzar_Ali, Feb 24, 2021
    #2
  3. 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, Feb 24, 2021
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  4. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User

    Desktop icon suddenly spaced out? Help?

    Desktop Icons Won't Stay Put

    Hi Laurie,

    As per the issue description I understand that you are facing issues with desktop icons.

    I suggest you try the following step in order to arrange the icons.

    • Right click on the desktop.
    • Click on view
    • Check the option auto arrange icons.
    Let us know if this helps.

    Thanks.
     
    Divya Murugan, Feb 24, 2021
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