DisplayFusion RSS: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a DisplayFusion RSS: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:01:22 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#21 Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:42:47 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#21 DisplayFusion Excellent! It's actually Windows that's changing the grid size/alignment when the DF taskbar is added, due to the desktop "work area" size changing because of the space reserved for the taskbar. Glad to hear you were able to work around it though, please let us know if you have any further questions at all. ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#20 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 18:21:48 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#20 DisplayFusion Keith, finally getting to the bottom of it. I already had the icons set to "align with grid". But what I discovered was that DF moves the icons on both monitors down slightly when loading. I'd estimate about 1/4 of the grid size. If I move the icons to the next grid up, the icons stay still. it seems like when they are set at the bottom grid line when DF tries to move them down it can't so it shifts them to the other monitor. A small quirk but now that I know what the issue is, I'll change my layout slightly to accomodate. ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#19 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 20:13:29 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#19 DisplayFusion If you assign the Desktop Icon Profile to the Monitor Profile that's currently loaded, then it will automatically apply the Desktop Icon Profile on Startup.

I still can't reproduce the issue with the icons moving here unfortunately. If you right-click the desktop and enable "Align icons to grid" in the View sub-menu, then move the icons away from the bottoms of both screens, does that make any difference? ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#18 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:17:43 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#18 DisplayFusion file attached and now another issue presented itself. When this all started the workaround was to create a desktop icon profile. while trouble shooting this issue I had deleted it for testing. I created it again and now, although it works, it doesn't load upon startup so I have to manually load it each time.... ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#17 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:41:14 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#17 DisplayFusion Ah, sorry about that! I've tested here with your monitor setup and can't seem to reproduce this. Could you backup your DisplayFusion Settings (Settings > Options > Export) and attach them? ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#16 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:06:56 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#16 DisplayFusion I sent the trouble shooting info to you back on July 29th, but here it is again. ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#15 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:22:26 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#15 DisplayFusion @david: Could you send me a copy of your troubleshooting info? Here are the steps:

  • Open the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button
  • Reply with the file attached
]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#14 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:42:44 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#14 DisplayFusion sorry it's been so long. two files attached. one before DF loads, one after. as mentioned before I'm getting along by using the desktop icon profile. but that is a workaround that shouldn't, and didn't used to be required. ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#13 Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:42:29 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#13 DisplayFusion sorry it's been so long. In addition to the two screen shots I was able to do a screen capture video showing the icons jumping back and forth when starting and exiting display fusion ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#12 Sat, 01 Aug 2020 01:43:27 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#12 DisplayFusion @david: Could you attach a screenshot of where the icons should be, and another one of where they end up after the taskbars load? ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#11 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:14:46 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#11 DisplayFusion no changes here. mine is still rearranging ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#10 Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:46:59 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#10 DisplayFusion Strangely it seems to be back to normal now. Not sure at all what changed, maybe the latest beta? When I boot up all the icons are where they should be now. ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#9 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 19:46:40 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#9 DisplayFusion in my casee exiting DF does NOT move the icons back. they stay on the secondary monitor where I manually moved them. Start DF and they are moved back to the primary. ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#8 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:21:59 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#8 DisplayFusion
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That's strange! If you exit DisplayFusion after loading the desktop icon profile, then refresh the desktop, do they still move back to the left monitor?

If so, do you have any other programs that might be dealing with the desktop icons, like Stardock Fences?


That is strange! I think this may be a Windows issue after all. I exited DF, refreshed and the icons smashed to the left screen. When I opened DF, they automatically went back as if I'd loaded the icon profile. This has only happened since the awful 2004 build of Windows was installed. Any indication of what it may be? ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#7 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:50:07 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#7 DisplayFusion keith, somehow I missed your reply back in April. The problem still exists. I got around it by creating a desktop icon profile, but I've added several icons over the past few months and, of course, have to redo the icon profile each time. not a show stopper but am annoying pain nonetheless. attached is my info file.

I tested again today. I deleted the icon profile. move a couple icons to the secondary monitor. rebooted. when Windows loads the icons are in their proper place on both monitors. But just when the taskbar appears on my second monitor, the two icons jump back to the primary monitor and the recyle bin icon on the primary monitor also move a few inches to the right. Not that there is no problem with the taskbars. i'm talking about icons on the desktop. ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#6 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:26:48 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#6 DisplayFusion That's strange! If you exit DisplayFusion after loading the desktop icon profile, then refresh the desktop, do they still move back to the left monitor?

If so, do you have any other programs that might be dealing with the desktop icons, like Stardock Fences? ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#5 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:53:12 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#5 DisplayFusion I wanted to resuscitate this thread as I'm having the same issue. On the latest (2004) Windows 10 and latest (9.7.1 Beta 2) DisplayFusion. I have dual monitor setup with taskbars on each, with different pinned icons on each taskbar. I keep one set of desktop icons on the left monitor and another set on the right monitor. Both monitors are Acer 27" in 1080p mode. Every time I reboot, some icons from the right (#2) monitor move to the left (#1) to fill up the remaining desktop space. I can restore the icon profile and back to normal, but then when I refresh the screen (right-click > refresh) they go back to crammed into the left monitor. Any resolution? ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#4 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:13:56 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#4 DisplayFusion Could you send me a copy of your troubleshooting info? Here are the steps:

  • Open the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button
  • Reply with the file attached
]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#3 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 03:17:18 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#3 DisplayFusion No. I had seen that in posts from a couple of years ago, it doesn't matter where they are, they are replaced in the same spot every time and it's no arrangement that I've ever used ]]> RE: DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#2 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 01:36:57 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a#2 DisplayFusion Do you have any desktop icons that are close to the bottom of the screen? I've seen this happen before when there are icons in the last row on the screen, and then when the work area changes from the DisplayFusion taskbar being added, windows shuffles them around because it resizes the desktop icon grid. ]]> DF rearranges desktop icons upon startup https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:20:44 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/df-rearranges-desktop-icons-upon-startup/?ID=721cc1c0-5dce-4699-a84c-6662dfaede4a DisplayFusion I've been using DF for 10 years. Love it and I haven't had to use tech support for years, but starting within the last 2-3 weeks upon loading DF rearranges my desktop icons. Although I can have DF load a desktop icon profile this is a workaround. DF rearranges to the same positioning every time and I note that all of the icons are on monitor 2 which is set as primary. Prior to this issue I had no desktop icon profiles at all so I don't where it's pulling this icon positioning from.

I have an HP Envy desktop with Win 10 Pro version 10.18362.778. I have added no new apps but I'm thinking this started with the Windows update that was applied in late March. At least the timing seems about right.

Again, I've been using DF for a decade and this has never been an issue, but it is now. ]]>