It is easy to enable the free positioning of the desktop icons on the Windows desktop under Windows 11!You don't necessarily need a desktop icon positioning tool, Windows sometimes rearranges your desktop icons, for example when you restart Windows, or when you download a new application, and a new desktop icon is added. This is because of a smart feature that is enabled by default. 1.) ... Deactivating the intelligent desktop icon align function!
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2.) Other possible causes and what should be taken into account!
This method described above should prevent Windows from rearranging your desktop icons mostly randomly. However, there are some special cases on Windows 11 where your desktop icons need to be rearranged even if you have disabled the Auto-arrange icons settings. For example, if you change your screen resolution, your icons can sometimes be scattered.
Tools like Desktop-OK can help here by creating a backup of the desktop icons at regular intervals!
►► Desktop-OK is a tool for saving the icon positions or the icon layout on the desktop.
Free positioning of desktop icons in Windows 11 allows you to arrange the icons on your desktop however you want, instead of automatically arranging them in a grid arrangement. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you decide to freely position the desktop icons:
Clutter:
Having too many icons on your desktop and positioning them freely can easily lead to clutter. It can be difficult to find specific icons when they are scattered all over the desktop. To maintain clarity, make sure you arrange the icons in a way that makes sense to you.
►► Save the desktop icon positions!
Resolution and screen size:
The number of icons you can place on your desktop depends on the screen resolution and size. If your screen is smaller, you have less space for positioning icons.
►► Changing screen resolution in Windows 11, 10, two solutions/tips!
Desktop background:
The desktop background can affect the readability of the icons. Make sure the background isn't too busy or the icons are hard to see. A simple background or a high-contrast color choice can help.
►► sUse solid color desktop backgrounds on Windows 11 and 10
Folders: If you have a lot of icons on your desktop, it may make sense to create folders and organize icons in these folders. This can improve clarity and make the desktop look cleaner.
Security Considerations:
If you have confidential documents or files on your desktop, you should ensure that your computer is protected from unauthorized access. It is advisable to set a strong password or PIN for your computer, especially if you use free positioning of icons.
Clean up regularly:
Keep track of what icons you have on your desktop and clean up regularly. Delete unnecessary icons or move them to another location to keep things tidy.
Hide desktop icons:
You can also hide certain desktop icons if you don't need them temporarily. Right-click the desktop, select "Customize" and then "Desktop Icon Settings" to select the icons you want to show or hide.
►► How can I get rid of the automatic hiding of desktop icons?
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Free positioning of desktop icons can give you more flexibility in organizing your desktop, but it also requires some discipline to maintain clutter. Remember that the way you arrange your icons depends on your personal preferences and work habits.
Free positioning of desktop icons can give you more flexibility in organizing your desktop, but it also requires some discipline to maintain clutter. Remember that the way you arrange your icons depends on your personal preferences and work habits.
3.) Quick questions and answers about positioning the desktop icons in Windows 11!
1. How to disable the "Automatically arrange desktop icons" smart feature?
Press the [Win logo] + [D] key combination, right-click on an empty space on the desktop, hover over "View" and deactivate the "Arrange icons automatically" option.
2. What happens when the "Automatically arrange icons" feature is enabled?
Windows sometimes rearranges your desktop icons, such as when you restart or install a new application.
3. How can I align the symbols with the grid?
Right-click on an empty space on the desktop, hover over "View" and select "Snap Icons to Grid".
4. What should you do if the icons are scattered after changing the screen resolution?
Manually rearrange the icons and check the resolution and display configuration to ensure stable icon positioning.
5. Can you completely hide the desktop icons in Windows 11?
Yes, right-click on an empty space on the desktop, hover over "View" and deactivate the "Show desktop icons" option.
6. What else could be the cause of the reordering of the desktop icons?
Changes to the display configuration or connecting additional monitors can also cause the desktop icons to be rearranged.
7. Is a special desktop icon positioning tool necessary for Windows 11?
No, it is not strictly necessary, since the settings in Windows 11 are enough to control the positioning of the icons.
8. How to align Windows 11 desktop icons to the grid?
Right-click on an empty space on the desktop, hover over "View" and select "Snap Icons to Grid".
9. What are the steps to customize the desktop icon view?
Right-click on an empty space on the desktop, hover over "View" and adjust the desired options.
10. How to make the desktop icons visible on the Windows desktop?
Right-click on an empty space on the desktop, hover over "View" and activate "Show desktop icons".
11. How to avoid automatically arranging Windows 11 desktop icons after restarting?
Disable the "Automatically arrange icons" feature in the "View" menu of the desktop.
12. Which option prevents new Windows 11 desktop icons from being placed automatically?
Deactivate "Arrange icons automatically" in the context menu under "View".
13. What steps do I need to take to rearrange the desktop icons when the screen resolution changes?
Manually reorder the icons and check the resolution as well as the display configuration.
14. How to hide all Windows 11 desktop icons at once?
Right-click on an empty space on the desktop, hover over "View" and deselect "Show desktop icons".
15. What does disabling the "Automatically arrange icons" option do in Windows 11?
The icons remain in their assigned positions and are not rearranged by Windows.
16. Which function do I have to deactivate in order to enable the free positioning of the desktop icons?
Disable the "Automatically arrange icons" option in the desktop's "View" menu.
17. Why do desktop icons sometimes get rearranged after downloading a new application?
Because of the "Automatically arrange icons" feature that is enabled by default.
18. Can desktop icons be aligned to a fixed grid in Windows 11?
Yes, by selecting "Snap Icons to Grid" from the "View" menu.
19. What happens if the "Show desktop icons" option is disabled in Windows 11?
The desktop icons will disappear and won't be visible.
20. How do you show hidden desktop icons again?
Right-click on an empty space on the desktop, hover over "View" and activate "Show desktop icons".
21. How does changing the screen resolution affect the position of the desktop icons?
The icons can be scattered and may need to be rearranged manually.
22. What other causes can cause desktop icons to be rearranged?
Changes to the display configuration or connecting additional monitors.
23. Is it necessary to use a desktop icon positioning tool to keep the icons in a fixed place?
No, the built-in Windows settings are enough to control icon positioning.
FAQ 190: Updated on: 2 June 2024 16:43
