why does Launchpad constantly re-order my apps?

I thought Launchpad control was the answer, but the developer has stopped working on it.

It fails after a restart at version 1.3 - so basically, it's broken.

There is another paid app, but it's so silly, should be able to basically keep it manually sorted as per Mac ideal...

Be aware, Launchpad Control is a menace. (I stand corrected on my previous praise).

What is solved? Can you remove unwanted apps from launchpad?

The Launchpad incorrectly ordering apps is solved; apps now appear in the correct order after a reboot.

I have never tried hiding any apps from Launchpad.

You can remove them safely with SQLite Database Browser (http://sqlitebrowser.sourceforge.net/) by opening your Dock database (~/Library/Application Data/Dock/[UUID].db). However, if you do, they will generally get added back whenever you update Mac OS and the update involves Launchpad or the Dock in some way.

I would instead propose a "method of least resistance" solution:

1. Go to www.apple.com/feedback and let Apple know you don't like how Launchpad works (I've done this myself, please do it too, they supposedly do read the feedback) and propose a better solution

2. Best shown via picture:

Since the App Store basically forces you to use Launchpad at least occasionally if you purchase from there, I think this is the easiest solution for now.

1) 10.7.2 has NOT fixed the issue (Launchpad icons still rearrange themselves after a restart).

2) The app Launchpad Control has nothing to do with this issue (I've never installed that app).

It's obviously a bug, and hopefully 10.7.3 fixes it.

I've noticed this as well. Expecially in the bottom 2 rows of the first page. It never happens on any other page, but every time I restart, there is at least one app that has moved. It's happening every time I restart or shut down. Not just on my iMac, but also on my older MacBook. I try to leave my iMac on as often as I can (mainly for wireless syncing for my iPhone) but whenever I need to restart, it gets annoying when my apps rearrange themselves.

Launchpad Control doesn't fix this problem, but it actually makes it worse in my experience. Some apps that I tell it to hide somehow duplicate themselves in the list on a restart.

In summary, Launchpad isn't storing correct information after moving apps around. Launchpad Control makes it worse.

I spoke too soon -- apps stil appear out of order after a reboot 😟

I put my folders into alphabetical order, and my folder "Video" constantly repositions itself between "Social Networking" and "System", and I keep manually moving it back to between "Utlities" and "Wii", only for it to go back to between "Socail Networking" and "System"!!!

I have never used Launchpad-Control.

I still have this problem, is there any fix to it?

NO, it's still useless for what you want it for... stick with the Dock.

And... 10.7.3 still didn't fix this issue. Unbelievable. How has Apple not yet addressed this?

10.7.3, and it's still not fixed! Tearing my hair out!!!

Alright, my bad. Apple, I apologize. It's something on my machine.

I created a test account, with (obviously) far fewer apps installed, and did not have the problem.

This means it's one of my 3rd party apps causing the problem. But which one?....

Erg.

I have the solution (it seems):

1. Go to: User directory > Library > Application Support > Dock > there, you might have a file with a strange name finishing by .db

2. Put this file into the trash, but don't empty the trash, just in case.

3. Just restart the Mac. The Launchpad must be reinitialize, that's mean you have to remake the arrangement of all your apps, the same way at your first Lion's installation. Voilà!

(the system have normally remake a .db file, you can empty the trash)

It's working for me. I have restarted 3 times and the order of apps is staying the same...

after more restarts, the launchpad stay in order. This solution is really working.