how to save desktop layout

By Windows system icon, this means you can right-click on My Computer, My Documents, or the Recycle Bin to access the new menu options. Once you have arranged the icons on your desktop in the desired way, go ahead and right-click on My Computer and left-click on Save Desktop Icon Layout.

How do I save my desktop layout in Windows 10?
How do I save my desktop icon positions?
How do I save and restore desktop icon layout?
How do I permanently arrange desktop icons?
How do I lock my icons on my desktop Windows 10?
How do I get Windows 10 to remember my size and position?
How do I save my desktop layout in Windows 7?
How do I save a shortcut to my desktop?
Where are Windows icons stored desktop?
Why do icons change on my desktop?
Why do my desktop icons not stay where I put them?
Why can't I move my desktop icons?

How do I save my desktop layout in Windows 10?

To save any window position, click on the Windows title bar to make sure the window is active and press the hotkey Ctrl+Alt+Z. A tooltip message will confirm that the position has been saved.

How do I save my desktop icon positions?

Place the icons where you want them, to easily resize hold Ctrl key and roll the mouse wheel (or press + or- key) slowly forward or back. Once they are where you want them, right click an empty area to choose Refresh and this should remember their position.

How do I save and restore desktop icon layout?

You can simply right-click the Desktop & click Refresh. This saves the icon positions (at least it does on XP, also confirmed on Windows 7).

How do I permanently arrange desktop icons?

To arrange icons by name, type, date, or size, right-click a blank area on the desktop, and then click Arrange Icons. Click the command that indicates how you want to arrange the icons (by Name, by Type, and so on). If you want the icons to be automatically arranged, click Auto Arrange.

How do I lock my icons on my desktop Windows 10?

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Right click on the empty space of the desktop and hover the mouse pointer over at View option.
Check if the Auto arrange icons option is checked.
If the option is checked, uncheck the Auto arrange icons option from the sub window.

How do I get Windows 10 to remember my size and position?

Right-click on the Taskbar and choose Cascade. That should put the window on the screen. Stretch the window out to the desired size and close it. It should open that size next time.

How do I save my desktop layout in Windows 7?

How do I save a shortcut to my desktop?

Create Desktop Shortcut for a File or Folder

Navigate to the file or folder on your computer. ...
Right click the file or folder. ...
Skim down the menu that appears and left click the Send To item on the list. ...
Left click the Desktop (create shortcut) item on the list. ...
Close or minimize all open windows.

Where are Windows icons stored desktop?

They are located in the registry under HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\1\Desktop . The key that should interest you is the ItemPosXXXxXXX(where XXX is your resolution).

Why do icons change on my desktop?

Q: Why did my Windows desktop icons change? A: This problem most commonly arises when installing new software, but it can also be caused by previously installed applications. The issue is generally caused by a file association error with . LNK files (Windows shortcuts) or .

Why do my desktop icons not stay where I put them?

Right-click the Desktop, select View. Make sure Auto arrange icons is unchecked. Make sure Align icons to grid is unchecked as well. Reboot and see if the issue is resolved.

Why can't I move my desktop icons?

Firstly, you're going to right-click on your Desktop. Now click on View. Check or uncheck Auto-arrange icons. Once again click on View.