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Desktop icons moved randomly after repositioning another icon


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Summary

In Windows 10, desktop icons might be moved to a random, different position than where you originally placed them if you move other icons near them, or when you reboot your device.

 

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Cause

This is a known issue in Windows 10. Microsoft is investigating and will update this article when we have more information.

 

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Resolution

You can move the icons back to their previous location on the desktop, but this issue might occur again.

 

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Article Info
Article ID : 4037403
Revision : 2
Created on : 7/28/2017
Published on : 7/28/2017
Exists online : False
Views : 130