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Desktop Icons changing/spacing

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  • 22-04-2016 8:42pm
    #1
    Potchumkin
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭


    I have transfered to a new computer running Win 7 Ultimate. I was previously on Win 7 Home.
    I used to be able to change the icons on the desktop (I have a folder of my regularly used icons). I can't seem to do it any more.
    Presently desktop icons that are shortcuts have a large 'shortcut' imposed upon the icon.
    Anybody got an idea about how I might get back to my old display?
    Neither can I find out how to get to the 'Icon spacing Vertical/Horizontal' menu.
    My thanks in advance for any help offered.


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    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    Is this what you are after https://support.microsoft.com/en-ie/kb/2422164


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    Potchumkin
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Potchumkin


    Thank You mp22. Precicely the answer. I couldn't remember how to get to step 3. Very much appreciated.


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    #4
    Potchumkin
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Potchumkin


    I thanked mp22 rather hastily. It was certainly the very answer that I had saught - to the second part of my question.

    I still require assistance with the main problem.


    I have transfered to a new computer running Win 7 Ultimate. I was previously on Win 7 Home.
    I used to be able to change the icons on the desktop (I have a folder of my regularly used icons). I can't seem to do it any more.
    Presently desktop icons that are shortcuts have a large 'shortcut' imposed upon the icon.
    Anybody got an idea about how I might get back to my old display?


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    #5
    Potchumkin
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭Potchumkin


    Not being too sure about how the questions and answers work I posted my question again in the 'Quick Reply'.
    Thereafter, I once again checked the 'History' section.
    I came accross 'http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3606-shortcut-arrow-change-remove-restore.html'.
    I sure pays to check back.
    The tutorial took a bit of trial and error - but I now have the Desktop Icons as I want them.
    Thanks to mp22 and to any others who may have given thought to my post.


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