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

Anonymous
2010-08-17T01:53:34+00:00

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 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2010-08-17T04:46:39+00:00

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

Ramesh Srinivasan | The Winhelponline Blog

Microsoft MVP, Windows Desktop Experience

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-11-08T16:30:30+00:00

    Did as you suggested ...had no effect still cant move icons

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-11-08T20:29:35+00:00

    This was also my experience.  I removed the free version of Fences and everything returned to normal.  While I liked Fences their lack of response resulted in my not using the paid version.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-11-08T22:42:33+00:00

    THAT doesn't work if you are using Fences!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Ask if Fences is being used first, please

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-11-17T16:26:57+00:00

    Do a right click on the desktop; select 'View'; uncheck the box marked 'Automatically Arrange Icons'.

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