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Old 08-09-2007  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Desktop Icons

How to Restore and Change a Desktop Icon in Vista

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Old 07-31-2008  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

Hi Sixx526, and welcome to Vista Forums. Sometimes these ghost icons can be removed by just restarting the computer.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

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Old 07-31-2008  
sixx526


Vista 32bit
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

Thanks for responding so quickly. I also tried restarting, still without any luck. I'm not sure if you have any further suggestions? Or perhaps you know of some software that may provide a solution?

Thanks.
Stuart
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Old 07-31-2008  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

Stuart,

Since you have the 32 bit Vista, you can try the free program Unlocker to see if it will allow you to delete the file.

UNLOCKER 1.8.7 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB
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Old 07-31-2008  
sixx526


Vista 32bit
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

Shawn,

Forgot to thank you for the warm welcome, as well! I'll give the software a try and report back.

Thanks once again.

Stuart
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Old 07-31-2008  
sixx526


Vista 32bit
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

Wowzer!

It took a right-click on the ghost icon, a single selection and confirmation and whaddayaknow, it's gone! Brilliant - thanks so much for your advice, Shawn.
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Old 07-31-2008  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

Your welcome Stuart. I'm happy to hear that it is gone for you now.
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Old 07-31-2008  
sixx526


Vista 32bit
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

As a matter of interest. I have quite a powerful Sony Vaio AR31S with 32 bit Vista installed. I hear and read conflicting opinions about upgrading to the 64 bit version. One of the prime reasons (for not doing so) being that I would need to get more memory. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Stuart
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Old 07-31-2008  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

Stuart, you might give this a read to help see the differences.

64-bit: More than just the RAM

If you have 64 bit driver versions for all of your devices, then I would say go for the 64 bit Vista.
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Old 09-01-2008  
kkkk


window vista
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

hi all..
i need help..
my desktop is totally blank!!
n e desktop thing went to e bottom right hand side.
please help me!T_T"

please! thanks alots!
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Old 09-01-2008  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64
 
 

Re: Desktop Icons

Hello KKKK, and welcome to Vista Forums.

Try right clicking on your desktop and click on View and then Show Desktop Icons (to check it) to see if that helps you.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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