Windows 11 and Windows 10desktop icons are overlapping?
However, these icons sometimes have various problems.
In our previous article, we discussed the problem of desktop shortcut reappears after deletion.
Now, we are going to illustrate another Windows desktop icons bug desktop icons are overlapping.
First, lets see a true example.
If the icons are overlapping on the desktop, try the ways listed below.
Facing The item that this shortcut refers to has been changed or moved?
Read this post to learn how to fix the problem with shortcut error messages.
How to Fix Desktop Icons Are Overlapping Windows 10/11
Fix 1.
Set the Desktop Icons to Small Icons
Windows allows you to change the size of the desktop icons.
On your desktop, right-click any blank area to chooseView>Small icons.
After that, see if your desktop icons are not overlapping.
If the issue persists, try the next way.
Fix 2. you’re free to follow the guide below to enable them.
Right-tap on any blank area on your desktop and clickView.
Check the options of Auto arrange icons and Align icons to grid, as depicted in the figure below.
Is the desktop folder missing from user profile?
Do you know how to get it back?
Now read this post to restore the missing desktop folder in Windows 11/10.
Fix 3.
Restart the Windows Explorer Task
Windows Explorer is used to view and manage all file resources on the computer.
If your desktop icons are overlapping, make a run at restart the Windows Explorer task.
Right-click theWindows logobutton to selectTask Manager.
SelectWindows Explorerand click theRestartbutton.
Fix 4.
Edit the Registry
Incorrect icon spacing can cause desktop icons to overlap.
PressWindows + Rkey combination to bring up the Run command window.
Then selectYesin the UAC window.
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics
Step 4.
In the right panel, find and double-clickIconSpacing.
Then set up its value data to-1125.
After that, clickOK.
Double-clickIconVerticalSpacingand set its value data to-1125as well.
reset your machine and look to see if the desktop icons are separated.
Fix 5.
Update Windows
Outdated versions of Windows can cause a variety of computer problems, including overlapping desktop icons.
So, it’s crucial that you go to Windows configs and check Windows for updates.
Further Reading
Windows claims that Windows update does not affect your personal data.
However, according to user experience, many users have encountered data loss after updating Windows.
Now read this post to know how to extend Windows 11 rollback time.
Thank you so much.
