Do it manually and turn off Auto Arrange.

"Richard" <rubbish@email.com> wrote in message
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> "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.
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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> You cannot get Windows to horizontally "Auto Arrange". Only vertically.
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