Moving Shortcuts

[whiskeryron]

On my desktop I have several shortcuts to various programs which I used to be able to move to different positions by means of click & drag. I have now discovered I can no longer do this, has anyone else experienced this & can suggest how to get situation back again ? TIA.

Ron.

[whiskeryron]

Sorry should have said I am running Windows seven.

[Buenchico]

This is for XP. I can't guarantee that it's the same with other versions of Windows:

Right-click on your desktop. Against 'Arrange icons by', click to remove the tick alongside 'Lock Web Items on Desktop'.

Chris

[Buenchico]

Crossed posts!
(It might still be worth a try though).

[whiskeryron]

Hi Chris, can't see 'Arrange icons by'.

[ChuckFickens]

Right click on the desktop, select view and untick auto arrange.

[johne1892]

Hi Chris/Ron, on Vista I remember it being under right-click then view then untick auto arrange........i think?!?

[johne1892]

Too quick for me CF :o)

[ChuckFickens]

As ever, it does make it easier to give the correct answer if the version of windows is known.

[whiskeryron]

Auto arrange is already unticked Chuck.

[johne1892]

...what is ticked/selected?

[whiskeryron]

Thanks for your help guys everything now tickety boo see Computers ( Topics).

Ron.