Windows 10 can't lock desktop icons in place - Microsoft Community

  use remote desktop access pc different locations within lan.  arrange desktop icons suit needs.  these icons getting shuffled after each remote session.  there way fix icons in place. shortcuts, there's 40, , not stay put.

van fister

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hi,

in windows 10, there ways keep icons in place. make them stay in location, suggest check these methods:

method 1:

• in desktop, right click on open area.
• select personalise, click themes on left menu.
• remove checkmark on allow themes change desktop icons, click apply.
• arrange icons want them be.

method 2:

• in open area, right click on desktop.
• select view, on drop down menu auto arrange icons shouldn't have checkmark , align icons grid should have checkmark.

let know if of above methods work.

Windows / Windows 10 / Desktop, Start, & personalization / PC