The desktop icons move each time computer starts.

Whenever I boot windows, one or more of the icons on the desktop move from where they were when I last stop. Is there a way to stop this?

I assume you are using Windows 7?

Try this:

Click on an empty spot on your desktop > Point, discovers > check, align the icons on the grid

HTH

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