Lock desktop icons Windows 10 20H2


  1. kenrob2037
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    Lock desktop icons Windows 10 20H2


    Hi All,

    Can I lock my desktop icons in 20H2?

    Cheers,

    Rob
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  3. f14tomcat
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    Not sure what you mean by "lock". They can free float (position) or stay aligned in columns/rows. What do you mean by "lock"?

    here are the available options if you right click a blank space on the desktop.

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  4. kenrob2037
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    Hi, By lock I mean so they don't more around when I save something to my desktop.

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    Rob
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  6. f14tomcat
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    kenrob2037 said:
    Hi, By lock I mean so they don't more around when I save something to my desktop.

    Cheers,
    Rob
    Sounds like you may have auto-arrange checked off. If so, uncheck it from the options like I show.

    Also a good article: How To - How to Lock Desktop Icons in Windows 10 | AnandTech Forums: Technology, Hardware, Software, and Deals
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  7. kenrob2037
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    Ah, it wasn't auto arrange, that was not checked it was auto align icons to grid. When I unchecked it that sorted the issue. Thanks for the help.

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  8. f14tomcat
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    kenrob2037 said:
    Ah, it wasn't auto arrange, that was not checked it was auto align icons to grid. When I unchecked it that sorted the issue. Thanks for the help.

    Ta,

    Rob
    Good! I had a 50/50 chance which one it was. Happy it's fixed, and glad I could help you.
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