how can i lock desktop icons in windows 8

Anonymous
2013-04-20T20:30:14+00:00

Need desktop icons lock up for WINDOWS 8

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-04-21T11:22:35+00:00

    Hi Herbert,

    Let us work together to resolve this issue.

    To lock to desktop icons, so that they don’t re-arrange themselves after reboot, please follow these steps:

    **a.**On the desktop, right-click on an empty space.

    **b.**In the drop down options, select View.

    **c.**Uncheck the option: Auto arrange icons.

    Please get back to us with the results and any other questions you might have regarding Windows operating systems. We are happy to assist.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-04-21T15:31:10+00:00

    Many thanks !  That apparently has done it.  I rebooted and desired desktop remained.

    As long as I have you, maybe you can assist me with the other problem that has developed:

    I have just started to look into it, but my screen no longer responds to touch to bring out the

    "charms" bar or to respond to any touch.  Thanks again.  herbert a

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-08-02T10:25:46+00:00

    Hi Manasa,

    It does not work with an external (extended) monitor.

    I have my desktop icons aligned on the left and "Auto arrange" is not selected. The moment one connects the external monitor Windows 8 moves the desktop icons to the right of the screen, scrambles it and leaves it there even when the second screen is disconnected. After restart icons are still on the right scrambled - does not reset to original "locked" position.

    How does one fix this?

    Regards,

    Hannes

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-08-22T12:19:26+00:00

    I have exactly the same problem, and is starting to get pretty anoying...

    There could be an option like "Lock icons in place" or something like that.

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  5. Anonymous
    2013-08-22T13:27:47+00:00

    What's even more annoying is 20 days later and still no response from Microsoft... :-(

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