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How can I save desktop icons position and restore when needed in windows 7 ultimate x86
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You can save custom desktop icon position and restore it when needed, using the Layout.dll shell extension from Microsoft. REF:Save and Restore Desktop icon layout in Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7. Or try DesktopOK Freeware - save and restore desktop icons.
Ramesh Srinivasan | The Winhelponline Blog
Microsoft MVP, Windows Desktop Experience
Hi Mironov,
Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to save the desktop icons position.
To save the desktop icon position and to restore it
a. Right click on Desktop and click on View
b. Uncheck “auto-arrange icons”
c. Uncheck “Align icons to grid”
Log off and log on to windows. You’ll see the position of the desktop icons unaltered.
To restore it back, just reverse the process by checking those items.
Hope this information is helpful and let me know if this worked.
Mouneshwar R – Microsoft Support
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I'm sorry but this is a terrible answer. It does not address the issue of quickly restoring icons to the way you set them especially if you are using multiple screens. Auto-arrange undoes anything that you set and align to grid works to setup your icons but not to restore them to the way you originally had them.
MS should come out with a better way to save AND restore your icons to where you place them, if, let's say you add or remove a video card or update your video card drivers.
I totally agree - That is just a STUPID answer !!!
Hi Mironov,
Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to save the desktop icons position.
To save the desktop icon position and to restore it
a. Right click on Desktop and click on View
b. Uncheck “auto-arrange icons”
c. Uncheck “Align icons to grid”
Log off and log on to windows. You’ll see the position of the desktop icons unaltered.
To restore it back, just reverse the process by checking those items.
Hope this information is helpful and let me know if this worked.
Mouneshwar R – Microsoft Support
Visit ourMicrosoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think
[If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]
I agree three ;-)
Useless information, did not read the question.
