Shortcuts on Desktop


  1. CyberCarl
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    Windows 7 Professional
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    Shortcuts on Desktop


    Other than Pinning to the Taskbar - is there a way to arrange shortcuts on the desktop so that they will remain in the same position after a reboot?
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  3. Dwarf
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    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
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    Hi CyberCarl and welcome to Windows 7 Forums

    Right click on the desktop and mouse over View. Ensure that the two options Auto arrange icons and Align icons to grid are unchecked (not ticked).
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