How can I lock desktop icons?

Anonymous

I am unable to LOCK the icon items on my desktop. I have clicked right on the desktop and via properties checked lock items, yet they are easily moved and NOT locked. I've tried locking them thru 'Appearances and Themes', yet they will NOT lock. How can I get them to stop moving around and stay put by locking. Any help would be graciously appreciated. And, no I am not changing my resolution which I know moves them.

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

Answer accepted by question author

Anonymous

Hi there,have you tried this?Right click an empty space on your desktop,highlight desktop icons,place a check on 'lock icons in place' and uncheck'auto arrange,?

0 comments

216 additional answers

Anonymous

2017-11-30T05:15:24+00:00

I don't have a "lock icons in place" under the right click view.
Was this answer helpful?

0 comments No comments
Anonymous

2017-11-27T15:55:10+00:00

Thanks for the response. When I de-selected "allow themes to change desktop icons" and rebooted, all of my icons were gone. I'll just keep on dealing with Microsoft's flaw, I've almost gotten used to it.
Was this answer helpful?

0 comments No comments
Anonymous

2017-11-27T13:13:36+00:00

After you do your thing, restart your computer. This might be the difference.
Was this answer helpful?

0 comments No comments
Anonymous

2017-11-27T13:11:00+00:00

I used a different route, like R- click desktop-personalize-change desktop icons-uncheck allow themes to change desktop icons. works for me on win 7. thanks . I keep getting e-mails on this subject. I am good to go with your answer. I use win 7. That is the difference in the format.
Was this answer helpful?

0 comments No comments