Icon On Desktop Fix — How To Save

When Auto Arrange is enabled, Windows ignores your manual placement every time you refresh (F5) or reboot. Disabling it forces the system to "save" your icon layout permanently.

Quick reference (one-line actions)

Right-click again, select View, and ensure Show desktop icons is checked. Method 1: Disable Themes from Changing Icons how to save icon on desktop fix

Tech blogs (How-To Geek, MakeUseOf) and Windows support threads. When Auto Arrange is enabled, Windows ignores your

Now, when you save a shortcut, these default icons will remain visible. When Auto Arrange is enabled