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The thread discusses the challenge of keeping desktop icons in a fixed position across reboots, with initial posts expressing frustration that icons tend to shift to the left side. A suggestion is provided to lock the taskbar as a possible solution, while later responses clarify that desktop icons automatically arrange themselves unless 'Auto Arrange Icons' is disabled and 'Align to Grid' is enabled. Additionally, instructions are shared for pinning applications to the taskbar in Windows 7. Overall, the discussion highlights common difficulties with desktop icon placement and potential workarounds, with some emphasis on managing icon arrangement settings.
The thread discusses the challenge of keeping desktop icons in a fixed position across reboots, with initial posts expressing frustration that icons tend to shift to the left side. A suggestion is provided to lock the taskbar as a possible solution, while later responses clarify that desktop icons automatically arrange themselves unless 'Auto Arrange Icons' is disabled and 'Align to Grid' is enabled. Additionally, instructions are shared for pinning applications to the taskbar in Windows 7. Overall, the discussion highlights common difficulties with desktop icon placement and potential workarounds, with some emphasis on managing icon arrangement settings.
JeremyJukes
Senior Member
Pinning icons to the taskbar
Running Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) RC1 (build 7100). Create a shortcut (anywhere - desktop or the same directory) and launch the shortcut. That app will appear in the taskbar as a active app. Simply right click the icon in the taskbar and it will allow you to pin it to the taskbar. The reason to create a shortcut first is to be able to modify the shortcut in the taskbar later to launch maximized, minimized etc.
Running Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) RC1 (build 7100). Create a shortcut (anywhere - desktop or the same directory) and launch the shortcut. That app will appear in the taskbar as a active app. Simply right click the icon in the taskbar and it will allow you to pin it to the taskbar. The reason to create a shortcut first is to be able to modify the shortcut in the taskbar later to launch maximized, minimized etc.
Or do you mean your general desktop icons (and not the icons on the taskbar)?? If so make sure that you don't have the 'Auto Arrange Icons' option selected (right click on an empty part of the desktop and choose the 'View' option and then make sure that 'Align to grid' is checked and that 'Auto Arrange Icons is unchecked:-
