Dragging items to the desktop

When I drag a file onto my desktop (e.g. a jpeg from my internet browser), it doesn't appear where I drop it, but instead jumps to a seemingly random place on the desktop.
Why does this happen and is there a way to change it?
Thanks!

Hello. I am having the same problem lately. When I drag an item to be saved onto the desktop, the icon appears on the right instead of where I intended it on the desktop. I don't know why this is happening now since I don't recall it being a problem before. I already have it set on "none" instead of "snap to grid" but it doesn't help. If someone has a solution, I thank you in advance.

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http://www.nonamescriptware.com/?page_id=5
Download DropNuke from:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/12664
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