How can I lock desktop icons?

Anonymous
2009-12-08T03:27:27+00:00

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
2009-12-08T12:17:08+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2018-02-04T22:30:10+00:00

    S.K.L., Your "Refresh" method of holding icons in place seems to have merit; I tried this several days ago and tonight I updated to: "2018-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4058258)" at 10:12 PM 02/03/18. After several reboots, my staggered icons held in place. Time will tell, I've tried false solutions before but, hope you've nailed it with this "Refresh" method! Thx.

    Whoa, back up, another effort seemingly gone bad! Less than 12 hours after my post about the S.K.L. posting about his "Refresh" method of holding icons in place, I have to eat crow. My desktop Icons "moved" after my updated to "2018-01 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems (KB4058258)". Back to the drawing board or keep hoping that the gurus at MS will address this issue!

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-04T23:12:45+00:00

    Hackker,

    1. Right-Click on "Start" & look for "Settings", also noted as a "gear" icon.

    2. Left-click on "personalize."

    3. Scroll down to "Themes." - Left-click.

    4. Scroll own to "Desktop icon settings." - Left-click.

    5. Desktop Icon window pops up: :Un-check the box for "allow themes to change desktop icons."

    6. OK

    7. Snips are attached!

    I'm using Windows 10 Pro, Version 1709, OS Build 16299.214.

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-03-03T00:35:42+00:00

    I have written REG files that locks Icons in place even if you use a projector or change resolution on your screen. Create a new shortcut and place following code in and name Lock.reg and unlock.reg. Use at your own risk as it works on Win7, 10 and I haven't tested on any other versions.

    Disable changing "Lock" Icons;

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]

    "NoDispBackgroundPage"=dword:00000001

    Enable changing "UnLock" Icons;

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]

    "NoDispBackgroundPage"=-

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-03-03T14:20:51+00:00

    I am not "tech savvy" so I tried to set up a new shortcut and I highlighted the link provided and copied it.  However I couldn't paste it into the shortcut.  When I tried to set up the new shortcut I was given a prompt to select the location,  there wasn't an e-mail option.

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