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Desktop Icons Rearranging Themselves Windows 11 Fix [2026]

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Againly Tech Team
April 23, 2026

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

Disable Auto Arrange

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

Align to Grid

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

Lock Icons

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

Check Resolution

Settings → Display → Ensure resolution matches monitor native

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