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Old 07-25-2007   #1 (permalink)
Jack McGuigan


 
 

Desktop icon removal

This is a MS/Vista problem. I just uninstalled software and the icon
shortcut was left on the desktop. I tried to drag the icon to the recycle
bin, and I tried to right click/delete it. Both result in the same problem
condition, "Item not found", "Could not find this item. This item is no
longer found in..........". How do I get rid of the desktop icon?
Thanks.
--
Jack McGuigan

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-25-2007   #2 (permalink)
Sam


 
 

RE: Desktop icon removal

Try deleting the link from the command line. At a command prompt go to
c:\users\"account name"\desktop\. Look for the .lnk file and try deleting it
there.

"Jack McGuigan" wrote:

> This is a MS/Vista problem. I just uninstalled software and the icon
> shortcut was left on the desktop. I tried to drag the icon to the recycle
> bin, and I tried to right click/delete it. Both result in the same problem
> condition, "Item not found", "Could not find this item. This item is no
> longer found in..........". How do I get rid of the desktop icon?
> Thanks.
> --
> Jack McGuigan

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-25-2007   #3 (permalink)
Jack McGuigan


 
 

RE: Desktop icon removal

Sorry Sam, this isn't the answer. The .lnk file is not there to delete.
That's the true problem associated with the icon. The icon is still pointing
to the .lnk file.
Thanks.
--
Jack McGuigan


"Sam" wrote:

> Try deleting the link from the command line. At a command prompt go to
> c:\users\"account name"\desktop\. Look for the .lnk file and try deleting it
> there.
>
> "Jack McGuigan" wrote:
>
> > This is a MS/Vista problem. I just uninstalled software and the icon
> > shortcut was left on the desktop. I tried to drag the icon to the recycle
> > bin, and I tried to right click/delete it. Both result in the same problem
> > condition, "Item not found", "Could not find this item. This item is no
> > longer found in..........". How do I get rid of the desktop icon?
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Jack McGuigan

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-25-2007   #4 (permalink)
Sam


 
 

RE: Desktop icon removal

Do you get a similar message when you right click on the icon and look at the
properties?

"Jack McGuigan" wrote:

> Sorry Sam, this isn't the answer. The .lnk file is not there to delete.
> That's the true problem associated with the icon. The icon is still pointing
> to the .lnk file.
> Thanks.
> --
> Jack McGuigan
>
>
> "Sam" wrote:
>
> > Try deleting the link from the command line. At a command prompt go to
> > c:\users\"account name"\desktop\. Look for the .lnk file and try deleting it
> > there.
> >
> > "Jack McGuigan" wrote:
> >
> > > This is a MS/Vista problem. I just uninstalled software and the icon
> > > shortcut was left on the desktop. I tried to drag the icon to the recycle
> > > bin, and I tried to right click/delete it. Both result in the same problem
> > > condition, "Item not found", "Could not find this item. This item is no
> > > longer found in..........". How do I get rid of the desktop icon?
> > > Thanks.
> > > --
> > > Jack McGuigan

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 07-25-2007   #5 (permalink)
Jane C


 
 

Re: Desktop icon removal

Hello Jack,

Right-click on your Desktop and select 'Refresh'. The offending icon should
then be gone.

--
Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP Windows Shell/User

"Jack McGuigan" <JackMcGuigan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F72277B2-FC30-4D43-941A-F3F6F1D28889@microsoft.com...
> This is a MS/Vista problem. I just uninstalled software and the icon
> shortcut was left on the desktop. I tried to drag the icon to the recycle
> bin, and I tried to right click/delete it. Both result in the same
> problem
> condition, "Item not found", "Could not find this item. This item is no
> longer found in..........". How do I get rid of the desktop icon?
> Thanks.
> --
> Jack McGuigan


My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 10-01-2007   #6 (permalink)
denn


 
 

Re: Desktop icon removal

THANKS JANE C THAT WORKED FOR ME ! ! !

"Jane C" wrote:
Quote:

> Hello Jack,
>
> Right-click on your Desktop and select 'Refresh'. The offending icon should
> then be gone.
>
> --
> Jane, not plain 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> "Jack McGuigan" <JackMcGuigan@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:F72277B2-FC30-4D43-941A-F3F6F1D28889@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > This is a MS/Vista problem. I just uninstalled software and the icon
> > shortcut was left on the desktop. I tried to drag the icon to the recycle
> > bin, and I tried to right click/delete it. Both result in the same
> > problem
> > condition, "Item not found", "Could not find this item. This item is no
> > longer found in..........". How do I get rid of the desktop icon?
> > Thanks.
> > --
> > Jack McGuigan
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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