This will help.
http://users.rcn.com/taylotr/icon_restore.html
"David Emerling" <> wrote in message
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> On occasion, whenever I "re-save" a document that has an icon that resides
> on my desktop, the icon moves to a different location.
>
> I find this frustrating since I like my icons to be where I'm used to them
> being - for quick access. Whenever I update and save this particular Excel
> spreadsheet, it moves to a different location.
>
> I have all my icons set to "Align to Grid". I have "Auto Arrange" turned
> off.
>
> I have no idea why icons frequently get a mind of their own and decide
> that THEY are going to decide where to reside.
>
> What's with this?
>
> David Emerling
> Memphis, TN