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
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