Windows 7 Question ...

[kod]

I realize this is not a Hoster question, but it's been bugging me and I haven't been able to find an answer...

I'm hoping someone here can answer it!

Does anyone know how to lock the Windows 7 desktop icons in place?

I do not like them all down the left side of the screen and move them across the top in the order I want them. They will stay for a short period and then sometime on boot-up, they will scramble and put them all down the left side of the screen again.

I even gave up and sorted them on the left side of the screen in the order I wanted them. Again, on boot-up after a few times, they scrambled again!

It is very frustrating having to hunt for the icon you need after they've scrambled!!!

Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me...

[Roy Dennis]

There doesn't seem to be a lock option for Windows 7. I think the only real option is a third party application one of which is "IconRestorer" Do a google search or try this one.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop...Restorer.shtml

I have not used it myself, I have had Icons move around but it usually happens if I messed around with screen resolution or something like that.
One thing you can try Right click desktop and select "Personalize" then select "Desktop icons" then untick the box for "Allow themes to change desktop icons"

[kod]

I have not used it myself, I have had Icons move around but it usually happens if I messed around with screen resolution or something like that.
One thing you can try Right click desktop and select "Personalize" then select "Desktop icons" then untick the box for "Allow themes to change desktop icons"

There doesn't seem to be a lock option for Windows 7. I think the only real option is a third party application one of which is "IconRestorer" Do a google search or try this one.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop...Restorer.shtml

Roy,

The first option worked temporarily, but last night when I booted up for my show, they scrambled again! Sigh!!!!

Guess I'll reluctantly try that software you recommended...

There's just gotta be a way to stop the scramble...

[kod]

Roy,

Here's where Ihad to go to find it: http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...oad-84200.html

Will let you know later how (if) works...

[Roy Dennis]

As I said before, I have only had a problem if I mess about with screen resolution. I was just wondering if you have some program like some games tend to change screen resolutions although usually return the screen to default when finished. Is there some program in your startup sequence that is causing this. Have a look at the items showing on your task bar, you may find a clue there. If they can't be prevented there from loading you should be able to do so by typing msconfig.exe in the search box that shows after pressing start. then execute it, when the dialog opens choose the startup tab then untick the items you want to prevent starting on boot up then apply and OK. This can also help speed up booting, just don't stop essential items.

[kod]

As I said before, I have only had a problem if I mess about with screen resolution. I was just wondering if you have some program like some games tend to change screen resolutions although usually return the screen to default when finished. Is there some program in your startup sequence that is causing this. Have a look at the items showing on your task bar, you may find a clue there. If they can't be prevented there from loading you should be able to do so by typing msconfig.exe in the search box that shows after pressing start. then execute it, when the dialog opens choose the startup tab then untick the items you want to prevent starting on boot up then apply and OK. This can also help speed up booting, just don't stop essential items.

Roy,

I only use that computer for Hoster and Microstudio. And, I never change screen resolution.

I have downloaded IconRestorer 1.0.8.1 and am using it. I will let you know later how that works out.

http://www.softpedia.com/progDownloa...oad-84200.html

Thanks for the information...