Can't move shortcut icons on my desktop to different locations on the desktop

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I cannot move my desktop shortcut icons around on my desktop. Think it has something to do with the auto-allign feature - how do I fix this ?

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Ramesh 181.2K Volunteer Moderator

Right-click desktop, click View, and uncheck Auto arrange icons.

Ramesh Srinivasan | The Winhelponline Blog

Microsoft MVP, Windows Desktop Experience

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Anonymous

2015-10-16T12:36:58+00:00

It's not working for me and DRIVING ME CRAZY!!! Any other ideas out there?

Me too. It's SO frustrating!
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Anonymous

2015-10-06T14:15:31+00:00

Auto arrange was unchecked, escape key worked for me. Thanks for the post Mike!
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Anonymous

2015-10-04T16:48:37+00:00

I agree with this. Prior to Windows 10 I was using Windows 7, as well as the last available free version of "Fences". Ever since upgrading to the paid version of "Fences" (which gives you a version of software compatible with Windows 10) I have had no problem whatsoever.
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Anonymous

2015-10-04T06:39:44+00:00

I had the same problem & tried everything from checking settings, registry edits & what not but guess what..!

'Fences' an application that I used to 'fence' icons was the culprit.

I removed it & the problem was gone.

Apparently, it is not working good with Windows 10 & the latest version of fences is paid.

So if you don't want to give them your money, uninstall the previous version & be happy without it.

Hope this helps.
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