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EmmettBrooks
Iron Contributor
Jul 03, 2026

Windows 11 desktop icons automatically rearrange by themselves?

I arrange my desktop icons neatly, but after restarting or updating, Windows 11 rearranges them automatically. It’s messy every time. How to stop this?

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    Jamony
    MCT
    Jul 03, 2026

    Hi EmmettBrooks, first check the desktop right-click menu and make sure Auto arrange icons is turned off. I’d also turn off Align icons to grid temporarily, set the layout again, then restart Explorer. If it only happens after updates or display changes, Windows may be treating the monitor layout or resolution as changed and rebuilding the icon positions.