Windows 10 icons don't retain position after reboot

Moose · Nov 14, 2015

Probably seems like a small problem but ever since getting windows 10 icons that I have moved on the desktop (normally after installing something) go back to their default location. It's exactly the same as when explorer.exe craches and doesn't remember changes.

To begin with I fixed the problem by disabling fast startup, but now only restart will save the icons locations. Bit annoying if I want the computer off. It's abviously doing something different when I shutdown compared to restart as it seems to only install updates too when restarting.

Ferrum Master · Nov 14, 2015

Upgrade or clean install?

Using single monitor?

Really the auto arrange settings is turned off? It must creep form somewhere...

dcf-joe · Nov 14, 2015

Like Ferrum Master asked, I see this issue all of the time on my dual monitor setup at work.

RadFX · Nov 14, 2015

I have that problem with my 4k res. I use a tiny free program called "Desktop Ok" - http://www.softwareok.com/?seite=Freeware/DesktopOK

Moose · Nov 15, 2015

Ah, yes I installed a 2nd monitor at exactly the same time as my new SSD, I blamed the SSD (which was acting a bit funny), however after a reinstall this problem persisted and SSD was fine.

Didn't know a 2nd monitor could cause such problems! I have now installed Desktop OK, with the: save at shutdown/restore at startup, options enabled. Apart from Desktop OK starting last of all my programs so taking it's time it does restore the icons correctly!

Thanks for your help.

Dethroy · Nov 15, 2015

Other solution. Don't use desktop icons at all

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Windows 10 icons don't retain position after reboot

Moose

Ferrum Master

dcf-joe

RadFX

Moose

Dethroy