Cannot delete empty file on the desktop icon...

Work with a Dell Inspiron N5110 running Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) SP1.

I have an icon named on my desktop which is no longer an underlying file.  When I try to remove it, the system responds that it cannot find the file.  I searched and found that there is no file with the name on the icon.

Should what steps I take to remove the stubborn icon?

Hello

Do you know that the file has been – a program, a Web link, a toolbar button? Have you tried to uninstall through Control Panel (programs and features)? Have you looked into the device for her Manager (if it was related to a USB or flash drive)?

I'm also not clear when you say that when you try to remove the system responds that it cannot find the file - exactly how you try to delete computer system responds? Have you tried just right click on it and then left-click Delete. What happens to the icon at this time?

Sorry, but your description sounds a little strange to me. If you could answer these questions however, I may be able to help you.

Kind regards

BearPup

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