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
    2013-08-31T13:55:39+00:00

    this method works only for few sessions during which i did not made any modifications.

    after that it the icons on my desk top are moving again to a random position. i have windows 8

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-08-31T15:07:06+00:00

    The only secure way I found to prevent this is to switch to "PC screen only" before shutting down the PC or putting it to sleep.

    If not I almost always have weird things happening with the icons when I put it on again.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-04T01:27:33+00:00

    Hi, I had the same problem. I have Dell xps with tablet/laptop screen and whenever I change the screen all the icons re arrange. Same thing happened on my Lenovo laptop when I switch between desk monitor and laptop screen. Followed you advice but the auto arrange was already unchecked?

    ross

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-13T19:24:57+00:00

    Amen! Microsoft, where are you?

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-01-18T12:53:04+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.

    BAD ANSWER

    Known issue for a long time and auto arrange has absolutely nothing to do with it.  If you want to custom arrange your icons why would you have auto arrange selected.  "Shoot from the hip and miss"

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