Desktop icons locked

I did not change any settings. My desktop icons now are locked in position. Meaning they can not be dragged around on the desktop.. I am using 10.8.5 and have not found the answer through Google. Any ideas what happened or how to chnage it back?
Thunderbolt dipslay if that matters.
Thanks ---

Next step would be to try and repair your permissions.
Follow the instructions here starting at step 2. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5821

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