Windows 10: Desktop Icons rearrange after every startup new monitor resolution

Discus and support Desktop Icons rearrange after every startup new monitor resolution in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I replaced my main monitor yesterday 1080p to 1440p and since then my desktop items have rearranged every bootup. I suspect it is due to the resolution... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by D4aku, Jan 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM.

  1. D4aku Win User

    Desktop Icons rearrange after every startup new monitor resolution


    I replaced my main monitor yesterday 1080p to 1440p and since then my desktop items have rearranged every bootup. I suspect it is due to the resolution change since the icons are placed inside a rectangle in the top left corner of the desktop.How do I fix this issue?

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  2. Help please! Windows keeps rearranging my desktop! [NOT rearranging icons, actual open windows]

    Hello Manson, thank you for your assistance.

    This problem started about two months ago, I believe it was after a Windows update.

    1 - I am not using (and have never used) Docking, and have only one monitor.

    2 - Screen resolution is set to Windows Recommended.

    3 - Graphics card drivers are up to date.

    The thread linked to steps given by A.User is about icons rearranging, which is not happening here. Open windows on my desktop are rearranging after leaving sleep, system icons are staying the same.

    Additional suggestions?

    Thank you.
     
    HarperTasche, Jan 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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  3. Zack-321 Win User
    desktop icons rearrange after connect/disconnect external monitor

    I use a second monitor to extend my desktop every day at work. After upgrade to windows 10, everytime I disconnect the monitor and restart all of my icons are now shoved to the left and rearranged by type. This is very frustrating. I've got 'auto arrange
    icons' deselected and haven't found any other options. This is getting pretty frustrating, anyone have any suggestions?
     
  4. Desktop Icons rearrange after every startup new monitor resolution

    Desktop icons rearrange at random

    Hi,

    In order for us to find out what causes your screen to go blank and rearrange the desktop icons, we would like to gather more information:

    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Have you made any recent changes to your computer prior to this issue?
    • When did you start experiencing this issue?

    Regards.
     
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