Save And Restore Desktop Icon Positions

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).

1. How do I restore my desktop icon positions?
2. How do I permanently arrange desktop icons?
3. How do I save my desktop layout in Windows 10?
4. How do I put icons anywhere on my desktop Windows 10?
5. Where are Windows icons stored desktop?
6. Why do icons change on my desktop?
7. How do I group icons on my desktop?
8. How do I save a shortcut to my desktop?
9. How do I save a shortcut to the desktop in Windows 10?
10. How do I save my desktop settings?
11. Why can't I drag icons on my desktop Windows 10?
12. What do the icons on my computer mean?

How do I restore my desktop icon positions?

Method 1:

1. In your desktop, right-click on an open area.
2. Select Personalize, click Themes on the left menu.
3. Scroll down and click 'Desktop icon settings' under the Related Settings.
4. Remove the checkmark on Allow themes to change desktop icons, then click Apply & OK.
5. Arrange your icons where you want them to be.

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 save my desktop layout in Windows 10?

Download ReIcon and then arrange the icons on your screen the way you want them. Once you've done that, run the app and click the save icon. A new 'profile' will be created in the app and that is basically the saved icon layout.

How do I put icons anywhere on my desktop Windows 10?

Kindly right click on an empty space on your desktop, click View and uncheck both Auto arrange Icons and Align Icons to Grid. Now try to arrange your icons to preferred location then do a restart to check if it will go back to the normal arrangement before.

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 .

How do I group icons on my desktop?

To add your own group containers to the desktop, click the Nimi Places icon in the system tray. This will open the window as shown in the screenshot below. Click the + button at the bottom right to make a new container. Then click Place, and select one of your desktop shortcut folders.

How do I save a shortcut to my desktop?

Create Desktop Shortcut for a File or Folder

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

How do I save a shortcut to the desktop in Windows 10?

Method 1: Desktop Apps Only

1. Select the Windows button to open the Start menu.
2. Select All apps.
3. Right-click on the app you want to create a desktop shortcut for.
4. Select More.
5. Select Open file location. ...
6. Right-click on the app's icon.
7. Select Create shortcut.
8. Select Yes.

How do I save my desktop settings?

How to Copy Desktop Settings to a New Computer

1. Select "Start" in the lower left corner of your screen. ...
2. Click "Advanced System Settings." Select "Settings" in the "User Profiles" section. ...
3. Click "Copy to." Navigate to the location on your computer to save a copy of your profile to that location.

Why can't I drag icons on my desktop Windows 10?

If you can't move icons on desktop on your PC, be sure to check your Folder options. From your Start Menu, open Control Panel. Now click on Appearance and Personalization > File Explorer Options. ... Now in the View tab, click on Reset Folders, followed by clicking on Restore Defaults.

What do the icons on my computer mean?

Icons are small pictures that represent files, folders, programs, and other items. When you first start Windows, you'll see at least one icon on your desktop: the Recycle Bin (more on that later). Your computer manufacturer might have added other icons to the desktop. Some examples of desktop icons are shown below.