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
    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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  2. Anonymous
    2014-02-21T16:50:52+00:00

    I just tried the "refresh" button.  I'll see if that works.

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  3. Anonymous
    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.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-03-07T14:51:39+00:00

    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.

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  5. Anonymous
    2014-03-07T15:06:55+00:00

    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.

    OMG I think I may have found the answer after reading all the posts here.

    Click on a blank area of the desktop

    Go to view

    Make sure that the" align icons to grid" is NOT checked off.

    so far this is working for me.

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