How Do I Keep My Desktop Icons from Moving in Windows 7?

Please right click on your desktop and click “View”, uncheck “Auto arrange icons”.

How do I stop Windows 7 from rearranging my desktop icons?

Please right click on your desktop and click “View”, uncheck “Auto arrange icons”. Does it prevent from rearranging your desktop icon after update? Try right-clicking anywhere in the blank space on your desktop and from the menu that appears mouse over “View”, uncheck “Auto arrange icons”.

How do I keep my desktop icons from moving around?

Open the Desktop Icon Settings box. Near the bottom left of that box, uncheck Allow themes to change desktop icons.
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Solution

1. Right-click the Desktop, select View.
2. Make sure Auto arrange icons is unchecked. Make sure Align icons to grid is unchecked as well.
3. Reboot and see if the issue is resolved.