How do I get my desktop Ikons to stay where I put them when I restart the computer?

Are you logging on as two different users? What operating system are you using. Have clicked on your desk-top and then had the O/S auto arrange your icons?

I use XP Pro. I am not logging in as two users and I did not click on auto arrange.

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Originally Posted by rpowell

I use XP Pro. I am not logging in as two users and I did not click on auto arrange.

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Yes, make sure auto arrange is UN-Checked as well as all the other choices. When you right click on the desk top, then "Arrange Icons By" the only thing that should have a check mark is "show desktop icons".

Does this help OR is that already happening?

I tried many links and found few fixes --Manage desktop icon layout with Ezdesk.


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Nothing except "show desktop icons" is checked

Your icon cache may be corrupt. Go to your profile folder in C:\documents and settings\%username%\Local Settings/Application Data and delete the IconCache.db file. Then logout and login again. The file will be recreated.

Note: the Local Settings and Application Data folders are hidden folders. You will need to be viewing hidden files and folders.

This article shows how to increase the icon cache size to speed up your desktop refresh.
Change the icon cache size in Windows XP Pro

Here's the program I use:
Icon Restore 1.0
Get your icons where you want them, right click on My Computer or the Recycle Bin and select "Save Desktop Icon Layout" If/when they are moved right click on either of the above mentioned icons and select the Restore feature. I use remote desktop several times a week and it always moves the icons. This is the best program that I've found to restore them. It's very small and very un-obtrusive.

Thanks to JSTRIKE!

The Icon Save and Restore prog works great!

JP the Wiz