Windows 7 Fixing Desktop Icon Arrangement Issues on Dual Monitors with Different Resolutions

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Every time I turn on my computer, the icons are in different places. some of the icons are above the screen where I cannot see them at all. I do have dual monitor, two different monitors with different resolutions, but it works fine with that. Any way to fix this?

 

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The issue you are facing with icons rearranging themselves and some being placed out of view on your dual monitor setup with different resolutions is a common problem on Windows. Here are a few steps you can take to resolve this issue:

1. Icon Position Reset:​

• Right-click on an empty area of your desktop.
• Go to "View" and make sure "Auto arrange icons" is unchecked.
• Then, click on "Sort by" and choose an option that suits you, like "Name" or "Size."
• This can help reset the icon positions on your desktop.

2. Icon Cache Reset:​

• Sometimes, the icon cache can become corrupted, causing issues with icon positions.
• To reset the icon cache, you can follow these steps:

• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Type cmd and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
• In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:

   cd /d %userprofile%\AppData\Local attrib -h IconCache.db del IconCache.db

  3. Display Settings Adjustment:​

  • Go to your display settings to make sure your main display is set correctly.
  • Right-click on the desktop and choose "Display settings."
  • Ensure that your main display is set as the display with a higher resolution.
  • You can also try changing the scaling settings to see if it affects how the icons are positioned.

  4. Third-Party Tools:​

  • Consider using third-party tools like Fences by Stardock or DesktopOK to help manage and save your desktop icon positions. By following these steps and adjusting your display settings, you should be able to resolve the issue of icons being rearranged and placed out of view on your dual monitor setup with different resolutions. If the issue persists, feel free to reach out for further assistance!