Right-click on the Desktop, select View.
- Make sure Auto arrange icons is UNchecked. Make sure Align icons to grid is UNchecked as well.
- Reboot and see if that helps.
IF THAT DOES NOT WORK, TRY:
Press Windows key + R to bring up the Run dialog. Type: %userprofile% and click OK.
- Your User folder will open.
- Make sure that hidden items are visible by clicking the View tab > place a checkmark in the box Hidden items within the Show/hide group.
- Next, open the AppData folder.
- Open the Local folder.
- Within the Local folder select the IconCache file and click Delete.
- Now arrange your icons on your desktop and restart your computer.