Desktop Icons Rearranging Themselves Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Icons rearrange due to auto-arrange setting or resolution changes. Right-click desktop → View → Uncheck "Auto arrange icons".

Fix

Right-click Desktop → View → Uncheck "Auto arrange icons"

Right-click Desktop → View → Check "Align icons to grid"

Right-click Desktop → View → Check "Lock desktop icons" if available

Settings → Display → Ensure resolution matches monitor native

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