Desktop Icons May Be Displayed Incorrectly When You Change Display Settings (262885)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q262885

SYMPTOMS

When you change your display settings to high contrast by using the Accessibility Options tool in Control Panel, the desktop icons may be displayed close together or on top of each other.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if vertical icon spacing is set to 43 or lower.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the following steps:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
  2. Click the Appearance tab.
  3. In the Item box, click Icon Spacing (Vertical).
  4. In the Size box, change the value to a number higher than 43, and then click OK.
NOTE: The Auto Arrange option does not correct this issue.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbenable kbenv kbprb kbui KB262885
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