Windows 7: Freeze desktop icons

With a tool you can fix your desktop icons under Windows 7. As a result, there is no chaos on your screen even after a changed resolution.

Fix the arrangement of the desktop symbols under Windows 7

Download Desktop Restore and install the tool.
Arrange your desktop icons the way you want them to be found in the future.
Now right-click on an empty spot on your desktop. You will now find the three additional entries "Save Desktop ...", "Restore Desktop" and "Custome Save / Restore ..."
Select the "Save Desktop ..." option. Confirm the selection with "OK".
Drag some icons on your screen to test. Then right-click on your desktop again.
This time select the entry "Restore Desktop". Your symbols will then be reset.

You can also set different profiles - for example "work", "play" or similar. This means you always adapt your desktop to the respective situation.

Arrange your symbols for a situation, for example "work".
Now right-click on an empty spot on your desktop. Select "Save Desktop ..." in the context menu. Then open the context menu again and select "Custom Save / Restore ...".
A new window will appear. Click the "Save to File ..." button.
Choose an appropriate name and location for the file.
Repeat the steps as often as you like for each situation.
If you would now like to switch from one profile to another, right-click on your desktop. Select "Custom Save / Restore ...". Then click on "Restore from File ..." and select the profile.
After you click "Open", the symbols are reordered.

This tip applies to Desktop Restore version 1.6.3.031. In another practical tip, we will show you how to optimally tidy up your desktop.