This browser is no longer supported.
Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(128, 8%, 22%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EA%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Icons out of the blue are widely spaced and wont go back into normal position. Have used the left click method on desktop to arrange and nothing, typed in regedit, but theres no regedit in the list to edit spacing of icons. What a mess Windows is. Have been correcting out of the blue issues for over 15 years. I have no time for this rubbish. How do i get regedit to appear so i can fix another Microsoft pain in the butt problem?
Dont get me started with that thing called Bill Gates.
He couldnt fight his way out of a wet paper bag.
Lucky i didnt pay very much for Windows 10.
Its not worth it.
Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(89.60000000000001, 18%, 18%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EJD%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Great, I am happy that worked. If you do not have any concerns, feel free to mark only the response that helped you as most helpful and have a moment to rate my support I would appreciate it. This will help other people who are facing the same problem.
You are most welcome. Stay safe and have a great weekend!
It worked.
Thanks for your help and please excuse my ignorance as im not computer savvy.
Please check if you can do a System Restore at an earlier date where everything is still working.
Press Windows key+R to open Run then type: rstrui.exe
Press Enter. This will open System Restore
Click the Next button.
Select the restore point at an earlier date where everything is still working.
Click Next then Finish
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
Theres no regedit so i cant take your advice.
Go back and read it correctly.
Particularly the part that states theres no regedit available to change the icon spacing..
Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.
When was the last time it worked properly?
Please try this if it helps.
Press Start then search and open Registry Editor
Navigate to this path
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics
Select WindowMetrics Folder on the left side
Look for the IconSpacing and IconVerticalSpacing on the right side
Change the value to -1125 for both.
Close Registry Editor then restart your computer
You may also check the instructions with pictures inside the link below for reference.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/16941-chang...
Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.
Kind regards,
John DeV
Independent Advisor
Standard Disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.
