Windows 10 Desktop icons elongated and too big

Soupertrooper64

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I have no clue what i did but now all my desktop icons are all huge and I have tried switching my resolution from 3840 x 2160 (native resolution) to 1920x1080 and back because it was suggested, I have tried messing with (ctrl + scroll wheel) to try and change the size, and I have also messed with the (small medium and large) settings for the desktop icons. Im not sure what else to do but in the picture I have attached my desktop and you can see all the icons super spaced out and weird looking.
 

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To resolve the issue with your oversized desktop icons, you can try the following steps: 1. Adjust Icon Size: - Right-click on an empty area of your desktop. - Hover over "View" and then select the desired icon size. You can choose from Small icons, Medium icons, or Large icons. 2. Align to Grid: - Right-click on the desktop and select "View." - Turn off "Align icons to grid" and then enable it again. This option ensures that icons are correctly placed on the desktop grid. 3. Adjust Screen Resolution: - Go to your desktop and right-click. - Select "Display Settings." - Adjust the resolution to the recommended setting for your monitor. 4. Update Graphics Drivers: - Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date. You...
To resolve the issue with your oversized desktop icons, you can try the following steps: 1. Adjust Icon Size: - Right-click on an empty area of your desktop. - Hover over "View" and then select the desired icon size. You can choose from Small icons, Medium icons, or Large icons. 2. Align to Grid: - Right-click on the desktop and select "View." - Turn off "Align icons to grid" and then enable it again. This option ensures that icons are correctly placed on the desktop grid. 3. Adjust Screen Resolution: - Go to your desktop and right-click. - Select "Display Settings." - Adjust the resolution to the recommended setting for your monitor. 4. Update Graphics Drivers: - Ensure your graphics drivers are up to date. You can do this by visiting the manufacturer's website or using Windows Update. 5. Restart Explorer: - If the issues persist, you can restart File Explorer: - Press "Ctrl + Shift + Esc" to open Task Manager. - Under the "Processes" tab, find Windows Explorer. - Right-click it and select "Restart." 6. Check Scaling Options: - Go to "Settings" > "System" > "Display." - Look for the "Scale and layout" section and set it to 100%. Try these steps to see if they help in returning your desktop icons to their normal size and alignment.
 

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