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

2017-12-10T01:09:58+00:00

Please take me off the response list. Microsoft doesn't allow it in 10. I set up a few folders to hold the icons, which is much easier to resort after they get put in alpha order, and are alphabetic within the folder.
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Anonymous

2017-12-10T00:59:06+00:00

I found the allow themes to change icons and mine is already unchecked. However my icons still occasionally get moved. Next??
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Anonymous

2017-12-10T00:55:12+00:00

I do not have the option to lock icons in place. I have unchecked the auto arrange but they will still get moved around. Next??
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Anonymous

2017-12-01T16:12:52+00:00

The process noted worked on 7. Nothing has worked for me on 10. I went from 7 to 10 so not sure about 8. We need to find someone to email at Microsoft. Dont think the ymonitor this site :)
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