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  1. Arc
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    Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
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    Yes, that's a tricky one, and printscreen is the easiest option
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  3. Ken Badders
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    windows 7 premium, and windows 8
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    Windows 7 Icons keep moving?


    Try this little secret it has fixed all so far.
    Start by putting you desktop icons back where you want them and make sure Auto arrange and Align to grid ARE Checked off then double click on your desktop and select REFRESH and there you have it fixed.
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