Vista - Deleting a desktop shortcut

Thanks Charlie, tried safe mode, all this did was change the type of icon. I
still only get the 'open, explore and create icon options, if I create an
icon it lets me delete that one just not the original. How do I get into user
profile, i tried to do a search for the profile but it stated it could not
find one.... starting to get really frustrated and all over a little icon I
should just ignore :-)

"Charlie42" wrote:

"dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote:
Assuming your system drive is C, you should be able to find the icon file
in:

C:\Users\<yourusername>\Desktop

Make sure the file is not write protected before you attempt to delete it.
Check the file properties.

Charlie42

"dino" wrote:
I checked out the desktop folder to do as below however the icon/program
does not show in this folder it only shows the programs that are working
(such as email, internet shortcuts)

"dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote:
Let me get this straight: you see an orphaned shortcut icon on your desktop,
but it is not present in any of these two folders?

C:\Users\<yourusername>\Desktop
C:\Users\Public\Desktop

What is the name and file extension of the icon? (Check its properties.)

Charlie42

Yes that is correct the users/desktop folder does not show the icon, the user
public folder doesn't come up with a desktop folder. right clicking on the
icon doesn't give me the option of properties, only open, explore or Create
shortcut, when I create another shortcut the new shortcut then lets me acces
properties, the first time I tried it came up with "Could not find this item
.... this item no longer located in C:\Users\acer owner\desktop. Verify the
items location and try again." from then on hitting properties of this
duplicate shortcut took me to the desktop folder (second icon shows up in
there just not the original.

"Charlie42" wrote:

"dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote:
I am beginning to get stymied here. My next suggestion is to use a
diagnostic/repair tool: System File Checker, check your system drive for
errors or resort to a repair install. However, I am not entirely sure this
will help either. Also make sure your system files are set to be hidden.

Consider top posting your next reply for better exposure.

Hide system files:
Open Windows Explorer. In Tools > Folder Options > View tab, make sure the
"Hide system files" option is ticked.

Check your hard drive for errors:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...41f811033.mspx

Run System File Checker:
Go to All Programs > Accessories. Right-click the command prompt and select
"Run as Administrator". At the prompt, type "sfc /scannow" (without the
quotes). Keep your WinVista installation media close, SFC may need to
reinstall files from it.

Startup Repair:
http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...f3f351033.mspx

Charlie42