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Removing a desktop file icon

  1. 16 Feb 2009 #1


    Charlie Guest

    Removing a desktop file icon

    How can I remove a desktop file icon that I created that will not allow me to
    delete it. It states that "You need permission to perform this action".



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  2. 16 Feb 2009 #2
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    Re: Removing a desktop file icon

    Quote Originally Posted by Charlie View Post
    How can I remove a desktop file icon that I created that will not allow me to
    delete it. It states that "You need permission to perform this action".
    Is it UAC preventing you from deleting it?
    If it's not just UAC, you may be able to use this tutorial.Take Ownership of file

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