Disappearing icons

[Marvel]

Hi guys, after the new installation of IL-2GB and various software, when I launch WMR for Steam VR, icons disappear from the desktop and those that remain change places ....

What is it due to and how can I solve it?

 

 

 

Thanks for your help!

 

Ciao!

 

M

Edited July 1, 2020 by Marvel

[ITAF_Airone1989]

Maybe different resolution?

[Marvel]

1 hour ago, ITAF_Airone1989 said:

Maybe different resolution?

 

Monitor 1920x1080, Steam VR settings 150%, 2704x2648. Before the new installation of IL-2GB and Steam VR, in the previous one, I had the same settings but with all icons...

[TWC_NINja]

I had the same issue months ago, and found out that when I launch WMR/SteamVR, Windows ADDS several "virtual monitors" stacked vertically (check monitor layout) so the icons on your desktop get rearranged, and some of them get placed in the "virtual monitors" and you can't see them anymore.

 

I installed a very simple piece of software that locks the icons in place (and you can save a profile) so when I launch VR,  the icons are locked and they stopped moving. I'm not at my computer atm, and cannot remember the name of the software. It has a cute name like "desktop squirrel" or something like that. I'll post the link later when I get to my desktop.

[Marvel]

50 minutes ago, TWC_NINja said:

I had the same issue months ago, and found out that when I launch WMR/SteamVR, Windows ADDS several "virtual monitors" stacked vertically (check monitor layout) so the icons on your desktop get rearranged, and some of them get placed in the "virtual monitors" and you can't see them anymore.

 

I installed a very simple piece of software that locks the icons in place (and you can save a profile) so when I launch VR,  the icons are locked and they stopped moving. I'm not at my computer atm, and cannot remember the name of the software. It has a cute name like "desktop squirrel" or something like that. I'll post the link later when I get to my desktop.

 

Many Thanks Ninja!!! I am waiting for it!

 

Ciao!

 

M

[TWC_NINja]

2 hours ago, Marvel said:

 

Many Thanks Ninja!!! I am waiting for it!

 

Ciao!

 

M

 

This is what I use... it's called Icon Shepherd. https://www.winability.com/icon-shepherd/

Set up all your icons (when you're not in VR) and then save a profile.

Then next time you start VR, if the icons move, just open up Icon Shepherd and load your profile and save it again. VOILA!

Hope this helps.

[Marvel]

11 hours ago, TWC_NINja said:

 

This is what I use... it's called Icon Shepherd. https://www.winability.com/icon-shepherd/

Set up all your icons (when you're not in VR) and then save a profile.

Then next time you start VR, if the icons move, just open up Icon Shepherd and load your profile and save it again. VOILA!

Hope this helps.

 

Many thanks Ninja!! This afternoon I will try it!

Ciao!

 

M

[Vortice]

"Desktop Squirrel" is just a wonderful name. Well done for coming up with that idea.

 

I might keep it for future use.

[HunDread]

1 hour ago, Vortice said:

"Desktop Squirrel" is just a wonderful name. Well done for coming up with that idea.

 

I might keep it for future use.

 

Desktop squirrel is supposed to be the program that hides the icons so that no one (including the program itself) can find them later.

[Marvel]

On 7/1/2020 at 9:28 PM, TWC_NINja said:

 

This is what I use... it's called Icon Shepherd. https://www.winability.com/icon-shepherd/

Set up all your icons (when you're not in VR) and then save a profile.

Then next time you start VR, if the icons move, just open up Icon Shepherd and load your profile and save it again. VOILA!

Hope this helps.

 

Hi, I have Installed Icon Shepherd and now icons are steady in place. Many thanks!!

 

Ciao!

 

M

[apollon01]

On 7/1/2020 at 12:29 PM, Marvel said:

icons disappear from the desktop and those that remain change places ....

Not only does it make your icons disappear, it also changes your wallpaper! ?

 

[Marvel]

On 7/3/2020 at 8:22 PM, apollon01 said:

Not only does it make your icons disappear, it also changes your wallpaper! ?

 

 

?? Almost right....it canghes automatically about every 10 minutes...

Edited July 6, 2020 by Marvel