Cannot delete the background color of the icons on the desktop in XP.

Similar Questions

• Cannot delete the desktop shortcuts

  I recently added Dell Dock. Shortcuts added were on the quay and on the desktop. When I tried to delete the desktop shortcuts, I received the following message:

  "Cannot find this article.
  It is no longer in the Office of C:\Users\Public\Public. Check the location of the item and try again. »

  I then deleted Dell Dock and now am stuck with 5 shortcuts on my desktop that are not going anywhere, not open to anything, and I can't remove.

  Someone please help!

  Hi StarsSkyClouds,

  Thanks for the response on the Microsoft answers Community Forums.

  Try to remove these in safe mode shortcut icons. Follow the steps on how to start in safe mode.

  Advanced startup options

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/f9c50a72-04EC-4088-9fd4-a4f979eef5a71033.mspx

  Note: Try to remove the icons from your account in case of connection failure to the account administrator in safe mode go the c:\users\username\desktop location and try to remove it from there.

  Another step you can try is to create a new user account in Control Panel > user accounts. Open a session in the new account go to c:\users\username\desktop location and try to delete from there.

  If this fails, you can try to remove these icons in the windows recovery environment starting from the DVD. Follow the steps below for the link below to start the recovery environment.

  Repairs to the system of Windows recovery environment

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/95b4c03a-ac42-49a4-a90d-8f3736a995271033.mspx

  After you boot from the DVD

  Step 1: Start in the screen Options of system recovery.

  Step 2: Click on the command line option.

  Step 3: Type notepad and press ENTER to open a Notepad. Press Ctrl + S, and it will open a save dialog box.

  Step 4: Click on computer, and it will open all your drives.

  Step 5: Go to the c:\users\username\desktop site and remove icons.

  I hope this helps.

  Let us know if you need more assistance.

  Kind regards.

  Nicolas Mathieu

  Visit ourhttp://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/answersfeedback/threads/ Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Cannot delete the desktop icon! Driving me crazy

  I currently have a Norton Security Scan icon on my sidebar icon list.  I uninstalled the program, I don't know how she even had it installed since I have McAfee and Windows Defender, but the stupid icon won't go away.  I have tried right clicking 'delete', but it says that it cannot find the file, so it will not remove the icon. Help!

  The easiest way is to reinstall the program > removes the icon > uninstall the program again.

  But you can not reinstall norton, as you now McAfee installed as your AV.

  It's updated operating system Vista, upgraded installation and activate Forum.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistaprograms/threads

  They will help you with your question in Forum Vista programs at the above address.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Cannot delete the desktop icon: Network Magic?

  Running Windows 7 64-bit HP.  Network Magic is installed as a 30 day trial when I've upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 (why I've never waited so long?). I uninstalled by getting in pure Networks/Setup...etc; It's, I think I've done the proper uninstall. However, I can't get rid of his Network Magic Folders icon on my desktop. I can't even move the icon on the desktop. Right click gives: open and create a shortcut.  Selecting open doesn't do nothing, shortened by selecting creates a shortcut on the desktop that can be deleted. Suggestions?

  EDIT: Here's an answer essentially the same question (http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7desktop/thread/3a90c945-1072-4bb7-9afc-ec8df2cee03b).  However, I'm not good in the registry to work, I can't go wrong with it as I don't know if the answer is there.

  That did the trick:

  Delete this key...

  [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\ {C55C499D-3518-44a1-998E-796AC5FC989D}]
  @= "NetworkMagic.

• Impossible to remove an unknown account, get the error 'cannot delete the unknown account because this object inherits permissions from its parent.

  I have several programs that when I go to security there is an unknown account and when I try to delete unknown account I get this message that you cannot delete the Unknown(S-1...) account because this object inherits from its parent perssions. To delete the Unknown(S-1...) account, you must prevent this object from inheriting permissions. Turn off the option for the inheritance of permissions and then try to delete the Unknown(S-1...) account again. I tried the edit and advance features in respect of security without success. Why have I not control over security permissions?

  Found a solution to this problem.

  Go to the folder parent of the folder that contains the files with this unknown account number:
  1. right click on the PARENT folder, and then click Properties.
  2. on the Security tab, go to the advanced options (bottom window)
  3. in the new window, click the button change the permissions in the bottom.
  4. Select the Group (NOT AUTHENTICATED, just of users USERS) users
  5. check "replace all permissions of child object with permissions inheritable of this object.
  6. click on the OK button or apply and done, fixed number.

  Hope this helps anyone else having this problem, for me it happened after reinstallation of win 7 on the same machine and keep my images on another partition, so it was spared by the new facility, so the old user account was always on the file permissions.

• cannot delete the folder I am one user have access to all the files and folders can remove any but one could take ownership of disk backup file

  Cannot delete the folder, I can move it, is presantly on my desk, I'm only user I have access to all the files and folders can remove everything, but this one, took possession of the file. file is made backup disk before I reloaded vista Explorer cause did not work right

  Try to open an administrator command prompt. Then cd to the desktop. Finally, run 'attrib-h - r s' and also ' attrib s h - r/s -*.» * ». Then right-click on the folder and check the button unblock. Similarly, with all the files in the folder, pledge. Never underestimate your own stupidity.

• Cannot delete the folder where the backup is saved.

  I have recently reinstalled Windows.

  I have restored my backup in a 'special' folder on the desktop, so I can have the most control over what to keep and what to delete.

  now, after I copied the stuff I wanted, I try to remove this unnecessary 'special' folder but Windows won't let me delete it.

  I tried to regain control and possession but still get an error Windows cannot delete the folder. and with two options, "try again" and "Cancel".

  Can you help me? This file is large and takes place on my hard drive.

  Hello

  1. what happens when you try to delete the folder?

  2. do you get any error code or error message?

  I suggest to try to delete the file in safe mode and check if it helps

  Start in Safe Mode:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Also try the steps in the following Microsoft article and check if this may help.

  Why can't I delete a file or folder? :

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/why-cant-I-delete-a-file-or-folder

  Hope the information is useful.

• Cannot delete the file. 'trial' "impossible to find this element". It is neither located in C:\Users\master\desktop.

  I have a folder called test on my desk that I created to try the xcopy commands.  Anyone who has nothing to do with it.  I think that when I created the folder I could add a space somewhere in the file name.  He is currently empty that I deleted a word of her documents.

  However I can't remove it.   It says cannot delete the file. "Cannot find this item. It is neither located in C:\Users\master\desktop.  Have already tried to delete the file in safe mode but not no luck.  Also if I navigate to the path C:\Users\master\desktop folder is not there and I hid the displayed files.  If I right click a properties to create the size is 0bytes and created a modification dates are suppressed.  How can I delete the file?

  
  

  '\\?\%userprofile%\desktop\trial*' of RD/s
  '\\?\%Public%\desktop\trial*' of RD/s
   
  Note the * appended to the name.
  --
  ..
  --
  "J.Summers" wrote in message news: a8ec7720-22a6-465f-bbbe-a27df3ace7a2...
  > Ok, I tried both commands and came to the same thing.
  >
  > Other ideas please?
  >
   

• Cannot delete the registry key

  I use Vista as an administrator.  I would like to delete the following: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBSTOR\Disk & Ven_RIM & Prod_BlackBerry_SD & Rev_0003.  I right-click and click on delete.  I wonder I want to permantently delete the key and subkeys, click Yes.  I get a message saying ' cannot delete the disk & Ven_RIM & Prod_BlackBerry_SD & Rev_0003: error while deleting key.»

  I'm with the right button and go to permissions.  I try to change the permissions for everyone and the OWNER RIGHTS to full control.  I get the message saying "cannot save changes to permissions on disk & Ven_RIM & Prod_BlackBerry_SD & Rev_0003.  Access is denied. »

  Should what step I take then to perform this deletion?  Thank you!!!

  Establish you as the owner of the key first, then give you all the permits "a programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• partition 'Windows cannot delete the active system partition on this disk.

  I created a partition of HARD drive in order to install a system in multiboot using XP and Vista, but I did mess up the BONES of the two. Now I want to do a clean install of Vista ONLY, but I don't know how to get rid of the partition! * Example: Computer management > disk management > right-click on the volume (M) > Delete Volume * but I get an error: "Windows cannot delete the active system partition on this disk" can someone help me to get my Vista to original?

  P.S. I have the "Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium32 - bit Operating System Disk" provided with my computer when I bought it new. Thank you! -Jeff

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  Delete the existing Partitions during the process.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Photosmart C6380 - cannot delete the document removed from the print queue.

  Photosmart C6380 - cannot delete the document removed from the print queue.

  Hello

  From the desktop, hold down the Windows key and press R.  In the run window, type services.msc and press to enter.  Scroll down to the print spooler , made service right click and select Properties, then click the Stop button.  Now search for C:\Windows\System32\Spool\PRINTERS, then delete the work inside this folder - you may need to click a command prompt to get the authority to open the PRINTERS folder.

  Restart the computer and you should find that the documents have been deleted.

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Cannot delete the file. Says "not not found could not find this item check the location of this object and try again."

  Cannot delete the file.  Says "not not found could not find this item check the location of this object and try again."

  I got this file from my friend got sent - is a word document, I had on their computer.  So I tried to use Disk Cleanup to delete temporary files, temporary internet files and files program downloaded.  Does not work.

  When I check the properties, there is no security tab so I can't transfer ownership in this way.

  I don't want to experiment using the way of the transfer of ownership command prompt as the name of the file is several sentences long.  I can't rename it either, of course.

  Windows 7, a week and I already have a stupid problem which has already lost an hour of my time.

  What I did was to create a Notepad file that was empty and saved in the same location as the file that won't go away.  Once registered.  I click with the right button on the new file and rename the exact name as the file problem.  Don't forget to change the file extension (ex: .doc)

  ex file problem: word.doc

  new file: word.doc

  as long as they match eachother exactly you should see the file problem disappear and once that's gone, you can delete the new file created.

• Access is denied, cannot delete the hp LaserJet 1320 PCL 5 device

  HP LaserJet 1320 PCL 5 can not delete from my PC (Windows 7). Get the message "access is denied, cannot delete the hp LaserJet 1320 PCL 5 device".
  Any help will be greatly appreciated.

  Hello

  Method 1:

  Run the fixit available in the link below and check if that makes a difference

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us

  Method 2: Perform a clean boot and check.

   

  To help resolve the error message, you can start Windows Vista or Windows 7 by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  
  Please note:  After troubleshooting, be sure to start your computer in normal mode by following step 7.

  If the problem persists, I will be asked to contact the hardware manufacturer for assistance:

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/home.jsp?cc=us&lang=en&prodSeriesId=410622&prodTypeId=18972

  Hope the above information is helpful.

• Extractdion failed, cannot delete the output file

  I have Windows Pro 8, 64-bit, 8G of RAM.

  When you try to install the drivers of HP, I get the following error.  Extraction failed, cannot delete the output file.  I get the same error using the download I used to use with Win 7 and a new download from the HP Web site.  I have also tried to run the program as an adminitratior and get the same error message.

  I managed to do the work.  I found on my C drive the location of the files when extracted and run the installation program from there.

• Unable to access the photo viewer; and also cannot access the desktop icons because they are changed to the photo viewer icon.

  Original title: I tried to apply the photo viewer to open a file and the photo viewer icon replaced each icon on my desktop. Now I can't open anything on my desktop. What is going on?

  The name is below the icon, but the correct icon has been replaced by windows Photo Viewer icon. When I click to open it, it says: windows Photo Viewer cannot open this photo because Photo Viewer does not support this file format, or you do not have the latest updates... I don't know what I did!

  Hi,

   

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

  From your problem description, I understand that you are unable to access the photo viewer; and also cannot access the desktop icons because they are changed to the photo viewer icon. Please let me know if you do not experience this problem.

  I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I'll help you solve the problem!

   

  Before troubleshooting, I have little information on the issue.

  1. did you of recent changes to the computer before this problem?

  Try the methods suggested in the article below and check after each method:

  Method 1: Icons change incorrectly in Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2396571

  Registry warning: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756. How to back up and restore the registry in Windows: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Back-up-the-registry

   

  Method 2: Run scan files system (CFS) auditor, to repair missing or corrupted system files.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

  If the problem persists, post your reply with the results and the questions asked above. We are happy to help you further in the advanced troubleshooting steps!

  It will be useful.

• CANNOT OPEN OUTPUT FILE, CANNOT DELETE THE OUTPUT FILE

  Try to patch effect for Deskjet 722C for Windows 7.  Not able to replace the existing .dll files.  Error messages: could not open the output file, cannot delete the output file.

  Thank you for your response.  I found these solutions but still had problems.

  However, I was able to bypass Windows with a DOS command that did the trick.

  C:\Windows\System32>copy C:\temp\hpvdb720.dll C:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3