Homegroup icon randomly on my desk - virus?

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  A new Briefcase icon randomly appeared on my desk a few weeks ago. I did several deep antivirus and malware analysis using several tools, including that offered by microsoft on this site and it seem not to be viruses. However, I can't delete or move the icon and if I try to open it it gives me an error on the disk is not no accisible. Goin whats?

  OS is Vista

  Hello

  (1) do you have made no changes before this problem?

  (2) what is the exact error message / full while trying to delete the file?
   
  Follow the steps mentioned below, then try to remove the Briefcase icon and check if the problem persists.
  Method 1:
  Step 1: Safe Mode
  I suggest to start the computer in safe mode, then try to remove the Briefcase icon and check if it helps.
  Start your computer in safe mode
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
  If the problem persists, I suggest you follow step 2 and check.
  
  Step 2: Clean Boot Mode
  I suggest to maintain the computer in clean boot mode and check if the problem still persists. A clean boot to check if startup item or services to third-party application is causing this issue.
  You can read the following article to configure the computer to boot:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  Note: After the troubleshooting steps, please refer to clean the start link to configure the computer to normal startup mode.
   

  Method 2: Conduct the audit and analysis system complete if it helps.

  Microsoft safety scanner

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner ends 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again. The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for the use of antivirus software that offers continuous protection. For a real-time protection that helps you keep your home or small office PC against viruses, spyware and other malicious software, download Microsoft Security Essentials.

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Method 3: In addition, follow the steps in the article mentioned below and check if the problem persists.
  Troubleshoot "access denied" when opening files or folders http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-access-denied-when-opening-files-or-folders

  Hope this information helps.

• Can I remove my office homegroup icon without damage in the long term?

  Then the homegroup icon made its way onto my desk. I can't delete it or move or hide it in a folder. Is there a way to remove it with ruin them my phone? I have a Dell Inspiron running Windows 7 Professional, if that helps. Earlier today, I don't see the icon, and I don't know why it would just appear on my computer now. I want that he went, his to the valuable assistance of the place and I'm afraid it might be a virus too. Help me please!

  I just need to know if removing will harm my computer and cause damage in the long term. My computer will be open to other people when it is deleted? I'm on the internet all the time and the last thing I downloaded as the DayZ Mod for ARMA 2.

  Homegroup Desktop Icon - add or remove the
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/34580-HomeGroup-desktop-icon-Add-Remove.html 

• For Windows 7 homegroup icon

  Hello

  So, I turned on my laptop today and saw that there is a new icon on my desktop.  It was for the residential group program.  I don't remember the icon being there just the night before when I went on my laptop.  I opened the program and left the group, but the icon still appears.

  My main concern is whether or not it is a virus.  My laptop does not work otherwise, but I am running a scan with Malwarebytes just in case.

  If someone could tell me if it is a virus or not, would be great.  In addition, if it is not a virus is anyway to get rid of the icon?

  I don't know if restore my computer to an earlier point would make a difference and I would avoid it if necessary so that any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you.

  It is certainly not a virus.  There are a few situations where this may arrise, but to remove it, extract the solution posted here in the TechNet IT user forums: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/366b1b5d-e177-46be-84d1-9a7864a2725b/homegroup-icon?forum=w7itproui

• I have a problem, and I don't know what to do? Can someone help me please? defects - "icons randomly change to different icons". "Recycle bin is corrupted.

  I tried to fix this problem buy posing difficulty it Center Microsoft, but they can't too. My problem is (1.Recycle Bin is corrupt) (2. Icons randomly change to different icons). Can someone tell me what caused this and how he can fix?  Thanking you. Roy rose.

  Hello RoyRose,

  For the question, Recycle Bin is corrupted check to see if KB article below may help you:

  Article number: 297760 - Error Message: the trash on C:\ Is damaged or invalid. Don't you want to empty the Recycle Bin for this...
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/297760

  To cause change of the different icons icons, see the article below:
  Article number: 132668 - icons randomly change to different icons
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/132668

  I hope this helps.

• Icons randomly change to different icons

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  ___rebuilding hide icon

  Hello

  Have you recently made changes to your system, or other software of assembly/disassembly?

  I suggest you to follow these steps and check if that helps:

  Method 1:
  Start the computer in safe mode and check if the same problem occurs:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx?mfr=true

  Method 2:
  Try to perform the clean boot and check if it helps:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  NOTE: When you are finished troubleshooting, make sure that you reset the computer in start mode normal such as suggested in step 7 of the above article.

  Method 3:

  Run a full scan with your antivirus software and malware/spyware removal program.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-security/malware-called-antivirus-Pro-has-taken-over-my/3cb4a36a-6134-448C-A134-151d03fbd968

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