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How do I stop Windows from moving desktop Icons?

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Mar 15, 202658728 views
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I have two monitors connected to my computer. (same graphics card. One HDMI, the other DVI). Whenever I do one of the following things, my icons move around on my desktop: Play a Game Turn off one monitor When I stop playing the game or turn one of the monitors back on, Windows 7 does not properly …

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I found something that works for me and hopefully it will work for others too. Without your monitors plugged in, right-click on your desktop, hover over "View" and turn off the feature "Align icons to grid" Plug in your monitor and proceed only if y…

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