VGA cable issues - screen goes BONKERS

Hi,
When I hook my ibook up to our school's projector (I'm a teacher) it re-arranged my desktop. After I disconnect, the odd rearrangement stays. Basically the icon for the mac HD gets moved to the middle, and many of my folder over lap, including titles. Very confusing and annoying. Any suggestions?
thanks
Jim

HI James,
On the iBook, from the Menu Bar, select View/Show View Options Where it says: Arrange By:
Click the pop up menu and select; Snap to Grid
See if that helps.
Carolyn

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