How to remove a desktop icon?

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• How to remove the desktop icons arrows?

  How can I remove the arrows under the desktop icons

  Delete or modify the arrow used on shortcuts in Windows XP
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/arrow.htm

  How to remove or change the layering of shortcut in Windows 7 and Vista
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/how-to-remove-or-modify-the-shortcut-overlay-in-Windows-7-and-Vista.html

• How to remove the desktop icon after you have uninstalled program.

  I uninstalled a program and then tried to put the icon on the desktop to the trash.  I get an error message that says that the program cannot be found and try again.  How can I get rid of the icon?

  Hello

  Reboot and see if the icon is still there. If so, try the following:

  Go to control panel/Folder Options, view tab, set the options so that you can see the hidden files and folders and show protected operating system files. You should now be able to see a desktop desktop.ini file. Delete and restart. See if that helps.

  Good luck, Rick Rogers, aka "Crazy" - Microsoft MVP http://mvp.support.microsoft.com Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

• Remove the desktop icons.

  I uninstalled a few programs but can not remove the desktop icons.

  Hello

  Try these:

  UnLocker has been reported as having problems on Vista 64-bit.

  DO NOT INSTALL the eBay Option with UnLocker (uncheck in Setup), then
  go to the folder Program Files - UnLocker UnLocker and DELETE the file ebayxxx.exe
  -You can see it easily.

  "C:\Program Files\Unlocker"just the ebayxxxx.exe I forgot its name exactly. "

  Site of the author shows like Vista now supported - download it from Softpedia and the author
  site has a problem right now with the download.
  http://ccollomb.free.fr/Unlocker/   <--- site="" has="">

  UnLocker 1.88
  http://www.Softpedia.com/get/system/system-miscellaneous/unlocker.shtml<-- download="" unlocker="">
  
  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Below also works on 32 and 64 bit Vista

  Another good alternative - use FileAssassin:

  FileAssassin - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/fileassassin.php

  Force delete (cannot delete) closed or in used files or folders with FileASSASSIN
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/12/27/force-delete-cannot-delete-locked-or-in-used-files-or-folders-with-FileASSASSIN/

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  And this - MoveOnBoot

  MoveOnBoot
  http://www.softwarepatch.com/software/MoveOnBoot.html

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  Another method is to re - install programs, regardless of whether they work, use
  Revo Uninstaller to remove.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Revo Uninstaller - Free Version
  http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

  I hope this helps.
  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• How to remove arrow shortcut icon on the desktop

  I have win7 pro 64-bit... and I want to remove the arrow from shortcut icon on the desktop... plz can u suggest me how to do... What registry should be deleted?

  On Tuesday, January 18, 2011 14:51:03 + 0000, Sheikh Ali wrote:

  I have win7 pro 64-bit... and I want to remove the arrow from shortcut icon on the desktop... plz can u suggest me how to do... What registry should be deleted?

  Although it is possible to remove the arrow, my recommendation is that
  you are not doing this. The arrows are an important
  function - provide quick visual identification of a shortcut. If you
  remove the arrows, you run the risk of substantial that sooner or later
  you delete something you want to keep, thinking that you were
  just remove a shortcut. I let the arrows that they are.

  Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

  According to me, there are situations that are valid for this.  I would like to remove the arrow from shortcuts on the desktop that I keep to certain folders.  I have file extensions on and do not keep the installers on the desktop, so I don't see the harm to remove the arrow of my shortcut 'Documents '.  I never think of Documents is actually stored on the desktop.  And if something, it only would make me more hesitant to delete a shortcut, no more likely to remove a real folder.  I plead to remove the arrow system, but it would be useful for specific desktop icons.  It's obviously the case, because Microsoft has decided to remove the arrow for "user files" folder is added through the control panel "Desktop Icon Settings".

• Windows XP wants to remove my desktop icons, how to prevent this?

  I WANT TO CONTROL MY DESKTOP ICONS - I CAN'T DECIDE WHAT IS NOT USED IN WINDOWS!

  Hello

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Please follow the steps below.

  Method 1:

  Run the Microsoft fixit from the link below.

  Click on the link below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/

  Method 2:

  Follow the steps from the link below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330170

  Method 3:

  I also suggest you to download and run the latest Microsoft Scanner on your computer and check to see if it helps:

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

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

• SYSTEM authorization to remove the desktop icons?

  I just created a second user account on my laptop Win7 Home Premium. When I opened the new account first, there are the desktop icons for programs I don't want on the desktop (I do not want those who use the new account to easily access these programs). When I tried to move them to the trash, I got a notice that I need "authorization SYSTEM" to continue. Then, I changed the account to an administrator account to see if that would work. There can be no. I got the same message. How to remove these icons on the desktop?

  Thank you.

  Hi John,.

  Please log in as administrator before you can remove the icon.

  Log in as administrator. Once you are on the desktop screen, press Windows + R to open run.

  

  Today, Type C:\Users\ access then the username folder that you want to change.

  

  Open the Desktop folder and delete the icon you want.

  

  Kind regards

• HP 15 Notebook PC TS: How to resize my desktop icons?

  My desktop icons were the size that I liked.  Now, they are not.  No, I was not delivered to zero no matter what!  I really HATE the software that changes things without my permission.  How to restore to the size they were and their previous arrangement?  The indignant police them has not changed.  It's so much easier to set up things before Microsoft felt the need to make everything 'simpler', deciding for you what you should you want to.  Thank you.

  CatladyDane

  What works for me is now pressed the Ctlr key and scrolling the mouse wheel.  Scroll to go the larger icons, the other way, smaller.

  Good luck
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• Remove my desktop icons alive-technician/technician

  Live - technician.com has put their icons on my desktop and I can't delete them.

  Hello

  Please answer the following questions to help us understand the exact issue?

  1. what version of Windows operating system you have installed on the computer?

  2. what happens when you try to delete the icon? You get the error message?

  3. How have you tried to delete the desktop icon?

  I suggest you to check if you have installed any application for on-line technician.

  Follow the steps accordingly.

  Windows 8:

  Follow these steps:

  a. press the Windows key + X , and then select Control Panel.

  b. Select uninstall a program

  c. check to see if you have any new-found application: Live technician.

  d. If it is there, then select it and click Uninstall.

   

  Windows 7:

  Follow these steps:

  a. click Start and select Control Panel.

  b. Select uninstall a program.

  c. check to see if you have any new-found application: Live technician.

  d. If it is there, then select it and click Uninstall.

  If you are unable to install the program, and then run the fix to uninstall the program and check. Select uninstall when he asks and then follow the instructions to display on.

  Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall?WA=wsignin1.0

  Get back to us with the State of the question. We would be happy to help you.

• Windows Live Messenger - remove the desktop icon and prevent them from running automatically at startup

  original title: Windows Live Messenger!

  Windows Live Messenger fills every time computer screen is turned on with an icon on the right lower bar of the screen of the task.  How do you keep what automatically appear on start up and how to remove the icon from the taskbar

  TKS

  In the options of windows live, go to the sign in tab, and clear the check mark "automatically run windows live messenger when I connect windows", as shown below.

  

• How to unlock the desktop icons albums?

  There is a ringing sound when I click on the desktop icons and nothing happens. How can I get the "unlocked" I don't know how it happened.

  I have to ask - you've restarted?

  Also - have you tried under a different name?

  What about another mouse?

  And finally - if you have a USB keyboard - unplug unit after getting connected and try it then (perhaps a stuck key).

• How to restore the desktop icons. They disappeared off the screen when I closed last night.

  have not tried to difficulty as long as not the slightest idea what to do.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-Vista/show-hide-or-resize-desktop-icons

  Show, hide, or resize desktop icons

  The icons on the desktop give you quick access to shortcuts. You can show or hide if you prefer a blank desktop. You can also resize

  To display the desktop icons

  • Right-click the desktop, point to view, and then click Show Desktop icons.

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  If not, try a system restore to a Date before the problem began:

  Restore point:

  http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to get a desktop icon to open enlarged using IE8?

  OK, I'm back with the eternal question. How can I get an icon of Web site that is saved on my desktop to open in a maximized State? I'm using IE8 and Vista 64-bit. Internet Explorer window opens now enlarged very well, but all of the icons that I save on my desktop have no function enlarge when I right click the icon. All previous efforts such as you drag the image up, then close it while holding down the control key didn't work. I installed a third-party program, "Autosizer", which works fine until the last round of Windows updates. Now it has compatibility problems, so I had to uninstall this program. Microsoft has a fix yet? Help, please.
  Charles

  Charita142,

  This procedure works perfectly for almost any version of Windows, including Windows 7. I just bought a computer with Windows 7 and had the same problem, but I set myself for this procedure. Here it is again. This should do it for you as long as long as you follow the steps correctly. Now all Windows IE to open come expanded no matter what I use to open them. I use the right-click of the links opening in a new window all the time and now they are all open. It is true of all the desktop icons that I do for Web pages as well as for all the shortcuts located in the taskbar. Everything works fine now. The funny part is that the solution to this problem is exactly the same as it was for XP or Vista. I think we just were we not followed the steps correctly, but in any case, here is the solution:

  Open a Web page. Soft at full size. Do not use to maximize.
  Choose any link on this Web page and right click > open in a new window.
  Stretch this second window to the size desired-do not use maximize.
  Close the first window of IE. Then close this second resized window.

  This is exactly as it was in previous versions of Windows. It worked perfectly for me. Good luck with it.

  John

• How to lock the desktop icons in a multiple monitor configuration

  Original title: lock the desktop icons - and display

  Working with Windows 7 Home Premium has a problem processing 2 pieces: no matter how many times I said I want the display screen appears on the monitor, the screen of the computer, every day he arbitrarily returns to the computer screen only. That creates the 2nd problem: the desktop icons that I have arranged for the largest monitor rearrange themselves to adapt to the computer screen. Is there a way I can lock the icons in this position that I used to be able to do? Or is it possible that I can keep the display to go back to the computer screen? (I'm careful to apply the instructions to display before the specified seconds elapse).

   

  Hello

  I suggest you to go through the steps mentioned in the link and the Coachman.

  On a system running Microsoft Windows 7, the desktop icons can be moved to positions at random during another monitor main screen.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2001334/

  See also:

  Move windows between multiple monitors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/move-Windows-between-multiple-monitors

  Work and play better with multiple monitors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/work-and-play-better-with-multiple-monitors

  Setting up dual monitor: two screens are better than one

  http://www.Microsoft.com/athome/organization/twomonitors.aspx

• How to restore the desktop icons disappeared?

  my desktop icons have disappered, actually I click something I shoudn't?

  Its possible your user profile has become corrupted:

  Corrupt user profile:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  You could also try to do a restore system or stop and restart the computer.

  How to make a system of Restoration of Windows 7 or Windows Vista...