Windows 7 Problem with transposition of the icons on Desktop

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Hi,friends!
I have a big problem with Windows7 Ultimate RTM.I arange the icons on Desctop,but after shut down or restart of the PC all is transposited I have tested it many times,but the problem stay
Thank you for yours competent answers in advance!
 
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Hello! It sounds like you are facing an issue with the desktop icons on Windows 7 Ultimate RTM getting rearranged after restarting or shutting down the PC. This can be frustrating, but there are a few things you can try to resolve this issue:

Possible Solutions:​

  1. Auto-Arrange Icons: Windows has an option to automatically arrange icons on the desktop. Ensure that this feature is turned off to allow manual arrangement.
    • Right-click on the desktop.
    • Go to "View" and make sure that "Auto Arrange Icons" is unchecked.
  2. Icon Cache: Clearing the icon cache might help to fix the issue.
    • Press "Windows + R" to open the Run dialog.
    • Type cmd and press Enter.
    • In the Command Prompt window...
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Hello! It sounds like you are facing an issue with the desktop icons on Windows 7 Ultimate RTM getting rearranged after restarting or shutting down the PC. This can be frustrating, but there are a few things you can try to resolve this issue:

Possible Solutions:​

  1. Auto-Arrange Icons: Windows has an option to automatically arrange icons on the desktop. Ensure that this feature is turned off to allow manual arrangement.
    • Right-click on the desktop.
    • Go to "View" and make sure that "Auto Arrange Icons" is unchecked.
  2. Icon Cache: Clearing the icon cache might help to fix the issue.
    • Press "Windows + R" to open the Run dialog.
    • Type cmd and press Enter.
    • In the Command Prompt window, type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:
      Code: 
       cd /d %userprofile%\AppData\Local attrib -h IconCache.db del IconCache.db
  3. Registry Edit: You can try editing the registry to prevent icon rearrangement.
    • Press "Windows + R" to open the Run dialog.
    • Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
    • Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\Bags\1\Desktop.
    • Right-click on the "Desktop" key and choose "Permissions."
    • Make sure your user account has full control.
    • Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
  4. Third-Party Tools: You can also use third-party tools like DesktopOK to save and restore desktop icon positions.

    Please remember to back up your registry before making any changes and proceed with caution while editing the registry.​

    Try these steps and see if they help in resolving the issue with desktop icons rearranging on Windows 7 Ultimate RTM. If the issue persists, let me know for further assistance!
 
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