I also wanted the answer to this question - keeping the icons arranged on the desktop but I want it to use my arrangement not auto arrange.
how can i lock desktop icons in windows 8
Need desktop icons lock up for WINDOWS 8
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Anonymous
2014-03-07T14:51:39+00:00 -
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2014-02-21T17:17:53+00:00 Hi,
This free utility can be very helpful in restoring Icons.
DeskTopOK - Free and in many languages
http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK
Save and restore the positions of icons.
DesktopOK is a small but effective solution for user that have to change the screen resolution often.
# Features:
Save your favorite icon locations for each screen resolution.
Each user can then have his own arrangement.
Automatically hide and display desktop icons
Minimises to tray area for easy access.
Easily minimize all of the windows on your screen
Launch at Windows startup.
Autosave
Hope this helps.
Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle <- Mark Twain said it right!
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Anonymous
2014-02-21T16:50:52+00:00 I just tried the "refresh" button. I'll see if that works.
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Anonymous
2014-02-21T16:49:30+00:00 The Auto Arrange is not checked. And the desktop items are continually rearranged when I reopen my computer.
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Anonymous
2014-02-07T20:12:02+00:00 Hey, thanks for the tip. I'm going to try this.