Desktop icons are unexpectedly rearranged on a Windows Vista-based or Windows Server 2008-based computer even though the Auto Arrange setting is turned off
You configure a Windows Vista-based or Windows Server 2008-based computer to log on automatically on startup. However, after the logon process is complete, the icons on the desktop are unexpectedly rearranged. This situation occurs even though the Auto Arrange setting is turned off.
This problem occurs on certain models of computers. It is likely to occur on computers that have an extra-wide screen, such as a screen that supports a 1600 × 900 resolution. This problem may also occur on computers that have hybrid GPUs connected to one monitor.
Important Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only one of these products may be listed on the “Hotfix Request” page. To request the hotfix package that applies to both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, just select the product that is listed on the page.
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix on a Windows Vista-based computer, you must have Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or a later service pack installed on the computer.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack
No prerequisites are required for Windows Server 2008-based computers.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File information
The Global version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information notes
The files that apply to a specific product, SR_Level (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.
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Version
Product
SR_Level
Service branch
6.0.6000.16xxx
Windows Vista
RTM
GDR
6.0.6000.20xxx
Windows Vista
RTM
LDR
6.0.6001.18xxx
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
SP1
GDR
6.0.6001.22xxx
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
SP1
LDR
6.0.6002.18xxx
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
SP2
GDR
6.0.6002.22xxx
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
SP2
LDR
Service Pack 1 is integrated into Windows Server 2008.
The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) installed for each environment are listed separately. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files (attributes not listed) are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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File name
File version
File size
Date
Time
Platform
Tsddd.dll
6.0.6001.22423
16,384
30-Apr-2009
10:28
x86
Tsddd.dll
6.0.6002.22126
16,384
30-Apr-2009
10:09
x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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File name
File version
File size
Date
Time
Platform
Tsddd.dll
6.0.6001.22423
18,432
30-Apr-2009
10:45
x64
Tsddd.dll
6.0.6002.22126
18,432
30-Apr-2009
10:39
x64
Tsddd.dll
6.0.6001.22423
16,384
30-Apr-2009
10:28
x86
Tsddd.dll
6.0.6002.22126
16,384
30-Apr-2009
10:09
x86
For all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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