Windows 10: Why are my desktop icons spaced like this?

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  1. /U/ORANGUTANENGINEERING
    /u/Orangutanengineering Win User

    Why are my desktop icons spaced like this?

    /u/Orangutanengineering, Nov 3, 2024
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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, Nov 3, 2024
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  3. JENNIFER CHA
    Jennifer Cha Win User
    Space allotted to desktop icons

    Hi Bob,

    Windows 10 have various options to personalize your PC based on your liking. To help us provide the appropriate steps on how to make the changes that you want, we would like to ask for additional details. Please answer the following:

    • What is the current build and version of your Windows 10 device?
    • Can you please provide a screenshot of the desktop icon having an extra space?
    • Have you made any recent changes to the settings before this occurred?

    We hope to hear from you soon.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Nov 3, 2024
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  4. JUZAR_ALI
    Juzar_Ali Win User

    Why are my desktop icons spaced like this?

    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, Nov 3, 2024
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