This has been happening recently and I have no idea why. If I download and install a bit of software ists desktop icon will insert itself between existing icons. I am quite minimalist and I only have 7 icons on my desktop, which are : This PC Control Panel Network Recycle BIn Games Tools My files The software I have installed will insert its icon in between anywhere between the above list and I have no idea how to stop this happening.
From what i remember when i looked into why Windows insists on placing new icons in random places on the desktop instead of after the last icon it was something to do with a bug in auto arrange and viewing by type. In the end i gave up trying to find a solution and just learnt to live with files i downloaded randomly choosing a location on my nice orderly desktop, i know that's not a solution but thought I'd chime in to say you're not the only one who gets annoyed by this.
I highly recommend software such as fences for keeping the desktop tidy, I paid for the $10 package years ago and use it on 3 PCs but there are ways of getting it cheaper...
same. I use objectdock to hide mine off screen and hide desktop icons. I have noticed that whenever W10 updates it re arranges all my desktop icons to the left side.... gave up in the end and hid them all!
