Lock icons after return Windows 7 Windows 10

I tried Windows 10, but now back to 7. However almost all of the icons on the desktop now has an icon of padlock which they are attached.

Why? Do I need? How can I get rid of them?

Hello

Apologies for the delay in response.

Lock desktop icon symbol indicates the limited permissions to access this file in particular. Recommend that you consult the suggestions made on underside son and see if they help you in fixing the issue.

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-files/how-to-remove-lock-padlock-icon-from-photos-in/ef6ed259-4E59-4D2C-a90d-c9d2dbe10287

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-files/what-are-the-padlock-icons-on-folders-for/e4b100a7-f65d-49c6-8555-6df40d35676a

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