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Can't Delete Dead Shortcut from Desktops
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    Can't Delete Dead Shortcut from Desktops

    I have this one file that date's back to 'o9



    Every time I try to delete this little bug it comes up with "Destination Folder Access Denied - You need to confirm this operation"
    I would press continue and it will come up with another window stating "User Account Control - Windows needs your permission to continue"
    ...
    Of course I would press continue but it would give me the same window as the first and tell me to try again.

    You probably could guess that the program it uses is already uninstalled, so how do I get rid of such a superfluous shortcut?

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    Re: Can't Delete Dead Shortcut from Desktops

    Welcome
    Several thing to try. Put your cursor on an empty spot of the desktop. Right click and then hit refresh.
    Does not work
    Try to boot in safe mode and then delete
    Does not work
    Try to drag to recycle bin
    Does not work
    See if the Hidden administrator can delete it for you
    Administrator Account
    Still does not work; here are several suggestions
    Can't delete Icon on desktop - Windows 7 Forums

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    Re: Can't Delete Dead Shortcut from Desktops

    Thank you sooo much!
    The hidden admin was a simple solution

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    Re: Can't Delete Dead Shortcut from Desktops

    Glad that you got your problem sorted. Good luck.

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