I need to reposition desktop items but don't know where setting is.
 

I need to be able to drag / reposition items on my desktop but every time i try it slides back to it`s original position anybody know where this setting is located and what to change ?

Quite often they will align to a grid, (about an inch square) - not sure where the settings are hidden. :)

(I seldom use desktop icons.)

Yes,left to right top to botom but i can`t place a specific file or folder where on the screen i want to as it just shoots back to original position. I know was in there somewhere with 10.3 but with 10.4 i can`t find it.

Which desktop environment are you using?
Gnome, Xfce, Cinnamon, KDE?

This will help find where the 'Settings' menu is.

Since this is a new install it may be a permissions issue.

I`m using Cinnamon.

Does this get you pointed in the right direction?

https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=248668

I don't use the Cinnamon DE often, but you have to change some settings and then your right click menu should let you disable automatic arranging of desktop items.

It worked just fine...Thank`s your help is appreciated...Cheers