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How to keep desktop icons from rearranging after reboot in Windows

Steps and instructions for keeping desktop icons from rearranging after booting into Windows

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Steps and instructions for keeping desktop icons from rearranging after booting into Windows

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Desktop icons have been rearranged or moved after updating or rebooting Windows 10. Try the following options to resolve the issue.

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Solution

First, update video or graphics drivers to the latest available version from Lenovo. Go to the Support page for your model. Select Drivers & Software, then Scan Now under Automatic Update.

Option 1 - Check Settings

  1. Right-click the Desktop, select View.
  2. Make sure Auto arrange icons is unchecked. Make sure Align icons to grid is unchecked as well.
    View
  3. Reboot and see if the issue is resolved.

Option 2 - Delete Icon File

  1. Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog. Type: %userprofile% and click OK.

    Run
  2. The User folder will open.
  3. Make sure hidden items are visible by clicking the View tab. Place a check mark in the box Hidden items within the Show/hide group.
  4. Open the AppData folder.
  5. Open the Local folder.
  6. Within the Local folder select the IconCache file and click Delete.
  7. Arrange the desktop icons and restart the computer.

Option 3 - Change the Screen Resolution

  1. Right-click the desktop and select Display Settings.
    Display settings
  2. The System Settings window will be displayed.
  3. Check to see if Change the size of text, app, and other items is configured to the Recommended setting. You may want to try different settings. For example, if the setting shows 125%, try changing that to 100%. Click Apply if changes were made.
  4. Click Advanced display settings.
    Settings
  5. In the window that opens, check to make sure the Resolution is set to what is Recommended for the computer. Select Apply if anything is changed.

    Resolution

Option 4 - Prevent Themes from Changing Icons

  1. Right-click the desktop.
  2. Select Personalize.
    Personalize
  3. Select Themes and scroll down and select Desktop icon settings.
    Themes
  4. Near the bottom left of the Desktop Icon Settings dialog, uncheck Allow themes to change desktop icons. Click Apply and OK to exit.
    Desktop Icon Settings
Document ID:HT504726
Original Publish Date:08/11/2017
Last Modified Date:08/01/2024
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