Article ID: 000057096 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 11/02/2022

Desktop Icons Closely Spaced After Windows Update

Environment

PC: Dell Precision Tower 3431 CPU: i7-9700 UHD 630, Driver: 27.20.100.8336 OS Windows 10 1909 18363.900 

Windows® 10 family

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Summary

Steps to fix icon issues after a Windows update.

Description

After a Windows update, the resolution used was not working and all the icons seemed extremely close.

Resolution
  • Update the Intel Graphics driver. View the steps on how to update your graphics driver.

  • Change the Scaling for text, apps, and other items.

    1. Open Settings.

    2. Select System and click Display.

    3. Under "Scale and layout" change the setting to 100%.

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