How to keep desktop icons from moving when using RDC

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I have a 24" monitor I use at my desk. Sometimes when I am elsewhere in the building I remote in to make some network changes from a computer using a 19" monitor. This always seems to move my icons on my desktop around. Is there anyway to prevent this?
 

corkyg

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I would download and install the free utility, Icon Restore. I've used it for years, and it works - XP, Vista and 7. It inserts a DLL file that, when you right click on Computer or Network, you get two items in the menu. Save Icon Layout and Restore Icon Layout.

http://users.rcn.com/taylotr/icon_restore.html

There are many things that disrupt icon positions - safe mode, resolution change, and ypour RDC. The best solution is to save the layout, then if the icons get jumbled, Restore the layout.

I have it on all of my computers. It works well.
 

Exterous

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Jun 20, 2006
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I would download and install the free utility, Icon Restore. I've used it for years, and it works - XP, Vista and 7. It inserts a DLL file that, when you right click on Computer or Network, you get two items in the menu. Save Icon Layout and Restore Icon Layout.

http://users.rcn.com/taylotr/icon_restore.html

There are many things that disrupt icon positions - safe mode, resolution change, and ypour RDC. The best solution is to save the layout, then if the icons get jumbled, Restore the layout.

I have it on all of my computers. It works well.


Perfect! Thanks for the help!