How can I lock desktop icons?

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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.

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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,?

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Anonymous

2017-09-22T22:07:36+00:00

This appears to work. However, based upon past experience, I'll reserve final judgement until after the next MS update. Previous suggestions appeared to work during normal restarts, but an update seemed to shuffle the deck. Definitely "Maybe."
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Anonymous

2017-09-22T09:31:39+00:00

Magic! But so well hidden!
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Anonymous

2017-09-22T04:45:35+00:00

Ill definitely give it shot and touch back
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Anonymous

2017-09-22T04:44:25+00:00

Hahaha...yes, i agree on both - it doesnt work on windows 10, and, we all wait.

i upgraded to windows 10 recently...was using XP ...it worked on XP..so that was the first thing i tried :)
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