"R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> Actually, the Desktop was never intended to be a repository for any
> items beyond the few system icons ( Recycle Bin, Computer, Network ).
> Because finding downloads was technically beyond the grasp of most
> average users the Desktop became a "Catch All" for making things a
> little easier to find and manage.
>
> The QuickLaunch bar provides a better, more efficient way to access
> certain items quickly with a minimum of mouse clicks. Even faster than
> using the cascading Programs, All Programs.....to click through.
>
> Anyway, you can position and save Desktop icons in most any way
> you prefer - it doesn't take a Feature request to accomplish what you
> are after. Just Right Click a empty area of the Desktop and use the
> option - "Arrange Icons by..." . Start by modifying the "Align to Grid"
> and "Auto Arrange" options.

You cannot get Windows to horizontally "Auto Arrange". Only vertically.