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
    2016-08-23T10:03:48+00:00

    Thanks , pressing escape several time works for me.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-09-05T14:58:24+00:00

    Hitting esc doe NOT help for me. I STILL can't move my icons!  need More help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-09-05T21:44:07+00:00

    Hi,

    Have you uncheck the Auto arrange icons?

    Looking forward to your reply.

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-10-06T21:00:47+00:00

    ... once I disabled Fences I could now move desktop icons ... 

    This was helpful.

         I really don't see why so many people feel the need to say pressing ESC worked for them over & over & over again.  After one or two posts of this type the rest are completely useless/pointless posts.

         I apologize for going off on a rant, but spending 15+ minutes reading the same thing page after page ticked me off to say the least.  So anyone reading this, please refrain from posting "it worked" when it's already been said.  Instead, just vote the answer up by clicking the 'Helpful' button.

         Posts offering possible NEW solutions ARE useful in attempting to resolve the problem, but repeating the same thing constantly makes it extremely difficult to get to the posts that are actually giving advise that could be helpful.

         Yes, I realize my own post is adding to the clogging of the thread somewhat, but I felt the need to inform people that repeating things like "IT WORKED", or a variation of such, is a hindrance of another's attempt to find a solution.

    THanks! ToCharlesDeBrum

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