Some of my desktop icons with white boxes dotted around them, how are they removed?

Some of my desktop icons with white boxes dotted around them, how are they removed?

Hello

1. Since when are you facing this problem?

2. have you made changes on the computer recently?

I would suggest trying the following methods and check if it helps.

Method 1:

Run Microsoft Safety Scanner and check if it helps.

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

Method 2:

Try these steps and see if it helps.

a. click Start.

b. right click on computer , then click Properties.

c. click Advanced system of parameters.

d. click on the Advanced tab.

e. click settings under performance.

f. uncheck the option: shadows fall usage labels icon on the desktop.

g. click apply and Ok.

I also suggest that you send the screenshot of the icons, so that we can help you.

How can I post a screen shot on this forum?

http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-security/how-do-i-post-a-screen-shot-on-this-forum/c86de820-C620-401c-A804-9f6337cd3053

Hope the information is useful.

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