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DESKTOP ICONS NOT CONTROLLABLE with Mac OS Ventura 13.1

I've just installed Mac OS Ventura 13.1 on my MacBook Pro and can't move my desktop icons as before. When I try to move them, they immediately snap back into their opening location.


Any suggestions about how to resolve this?


MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 24, 2023 1:58 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2023 2:06 AM

On an Empty Space on your Desktop >> Control Click the Empty Space


As sub menu will appear as in image below and choose the options best suited for your needs




Heads up- Monday Jan 13, 2022 Apple Released an update to version 13.2


links below


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support (CA)


About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.2 - Apple Support



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Jan 24, 2023 2:06 AM in response to RickVT1

On an Empty Space on your Desktop >> Control Click the Empty Space


As sub menu will appear as in image below and choose the options best suited for your needs




Heads up- Monday Jan 13, 2022 Apple Released an update to version 13.2


links below


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support (CA)


About the security content of macOS Ventura 13.2 - Apple Support



DESKTOP ICONS NOT CONTROLLABLE with Mac OS Ventura 13.1

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