Desktop Icon Spacing Bug: What to do when the space occupied by desktop icons on Win10/Win11 becomes rectangular?

May 7, 2024#桌面图标 #桌面图标bug #桌面图标间距 #win10 #win11 #电脑维修 #小章周记20

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Desktop icon bug: How to fix the issue of desktop icons taking up rectangular space in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The problem can occur when changing screen resolution, connecting external monitors, or frequent scaling. Solution involves opening the registry editor. Video tutorial available at the end of the article.

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This tutorial is best used in conjunction with video learning, with the video tutorial at the end of the article.

Problem Description#

When using the Windows 10 or Windows 11 operating system, the spacing of desktop icons suddenly becomes very large and turns into a rectangle. This issue usually occurs after modifying the screen resolution, connecting an external monitor, frequent scaling, etc.

Solution#

Open Registry Editor
- Press Win + R shortcut to open the "Run" dialog, type regedit, and then press Enter. Click "Yes" in the User Account Control prompt that appears to open the Registry Editor.

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