My desktop icons are appearing half offscreen

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My desktop icons are appearing half offscreen

As you see in the photo, my Macintosh HD icon is appearing half off screen, it is the default location and even if i drag it below it will find it way back off screen.

This is not a very big problem, but it is very annoying, because it also affects my clicking location, even if i click UNDER the icon, it will still click it.

This problem happens mostly if i close my lid (sleep), and then re open it to log on.

It is removed by restarting the computer but it comes back none the less.

I would appreciate any help i can get to stop this from happening, thanks.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.3)

Posted on Jun 1, 2013 6:01 AM

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Answer 1

putnik

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Jun 1, 2013 7:24 AM in response to mustafaquadir

What computer model is it and what screen resolution are you using? Do you have it connected to another monitor?

Check your System Preferences>Display:

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Answer 2

Jun 1, 2013 7:27 AM in response to putnik

Sorry, I shouldve mentioned that stuff earlier.

Macbook Pro 10.8.3, 13 inch, Mid 2012.

and i fixed the problem thanks to you.

I went on the screen display settings and i chose SCALED, instead of the "Best for built-in display", i chose the 1280 x 800, and it fit on the screen, the icons arent going off again.

So, i dont know why apples options of automatic resolution is not working on my computer but thanks anyway!

I wont have to deal with this nuisance any longer! 😀

And no, i am not using any other monitor.

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Answer 3

putnik

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Jun 1, 2013 7:30 AM in response to mustafaquadir

Glad you got it fixed🙂

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