I create a folder on the desktop. I drag/drop all desktop icons/files into the folder. Reboot the machine. All icons are back on the desktop. The folder I created / filled is empty.
Windows 7
Dell Precision t7500
dual e5620
12 gb mem
Like I said in the subject, the desktop icons rearrange themselves every other reboot. Not every time, but occasionally and quite often, often enough to annoy me.
I have a 30" screen 2560x1600 and I keep a lot of icons on the desktop. I have to keep arranging them.
All settings are configured correctly. In Personalize>Desktop Icons - auto arrange icons is unchecked. The OS restarts correctly so I'm not sure what is causing this problem, but it's getting on my nerves.
Anyone else have this problem? I re-arrange them and when I reboot they're all over the place.
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Any ideas?
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