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04-02-2008
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| Guest | Deleting a desktop shortcut How do I delete a desktop icon. Windows says that it can not find the file and will not delete it. I removed the program the way I should but it left the shortcut on the desktop and will not let me delete or move it. I've tried to change the properties , added sharing, and everything I can think of to remove the shortcut with no luck. |
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04-02-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut "FireDog" <FireDog@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > How do I delete a desktop icon. Windows says that it can not find the file > and will not delete it. I removed the program the way I should but it left > the shortcut on the desktop and will not let me delete or move it. I've > tried > to change the properties , added sharing, and everything I can think of to > remove the shortcut with no luck. Charlie42 |
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04-02-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut "Charlie42" wrote: Quote: > "FireDog" <FireDog@xxxxxx> wrote: > Quote: > > How do I delete a desktop icon. Windows says that it can not find the file > > and will not delete it. I removed the program the way I should but it left > > the shortcut on the desktop and will not let me delete or move it. I've > > tried > > to change the properties , added sharing, and everything I can think of to > > remove the shortcut with no luck. > On the desktop, hit F5, or right-click it and select refresh. > > Charlie42 > > Thank you Charlie. That worked! |
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04-02-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut "FireDog" <FireDog@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > Thank you Charlie. That worked! Charlie42 |
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06-30-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut Hi Charlie, I have had the same problem however F5 does not work and if I right click on the icon I only get the option to open or explore which neither will open anyway ... any other ideas? "Charlie42" wrote: Quote: > "FireDog" <FireDog@xxxxxx> wrote: > Quote: > > Thank you Charlie. That worked! > You are welcome, FireDog. Thanks for reporting back. > > Charlie42 |
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06-30-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut "dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > Hi Charlie, I have had the same problem however F5 does not work and > if I right click on the icon I only get the option to open or explore > which > neither will open anyway menu with the Update choice. Quote: > ... any other ideas? problem before. Please, report back if neither of these remedies work. Charlie42 |
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06-30-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut Yes, I tried the right click in desktop I only get the update or refresh choice neither work. I have done numerous restarts since the problem occured and also tried reinstalling the program (Belkin Bluetooth which apparently is not compatible .. it is an old version). I have seen a few answers saying to reboot in safe mode however I am unsure on how to do this. "Charlie42" wrote: Quote: > "dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote: > Quote: > > Hi Charlie, I have had the same problem however F5 does not work and > > if I right click on the icon I only get the option to open or explore > > which > > neither will open anyway > Did you right-click on the desktop surface? That should pop up the context > menu with the Update choice. > Quote: > > ... any other ideas? > Try to reboot if this does not work, I have seen that take care of this > problem before. Please, report back if neither of these remedies work. > > Charlie42 > > |
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06-30-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut Press F8 during startup after your BIOS screen and before the Vista loading screen. This will bring up a menu that will allow you to select safe mode. "dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:45822FD3-5B23-4D2F-AFE7-48C41CF97678@xxxxxx Quote: > Yes, I tried the right click in desktop I only get the update or refresh > choice neither work. I have done numerous restarts since the problem > occured > and also tried reinstalling the program (Belkin Bluetooth which apparently > is > not compatible .. it is an old version). I have seen a few answers saying > to > reboot in safe mode however I am unsure on how to do this. > > "Charlie42" wrote: > Quote: >> "dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote: >> Quote: >> > Hi Charlie, I have had the same problem however F5 does not work and >> > if I right click on the icon I only get the option to open or explore >> > which >> > neither will open anyway >> Did you right-click on the desktop surface? That should pop up the >> context >> menu with the Update choice. >> Quote: >> > ... any other ideas? >> Try to reboot if this does not work, I have seen that take care of this >> problem before. Please, report back if neither of these remedies work. >> >> Charlie42 >> >> |
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06-30-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut "Shane Nokes" <shane@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: > Press F8 during startup after your BIOS screen and before the Vista > loading screen. it writeable before deletion. This may require administrator privileges. Remember, the desktop icons (which are files really) can also be accessed in the %UserProfile%\Desktop folder. Charlie42 |
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07-01-2008
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| Guest | Re: Deleting a desktop shortcut Thanks shane finally managed to start in safe mode however did not fix my problem "Shane Nokes" wrote: Quote: > Press F8 during startup after your BIOS screen and before the Vista loading > screen. > > This will bring up a menu that will allow you to select safe mode. > > "dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:45822FD3-5B23-4D2F-AFE7-48C41CF97678@xxxxxx Quote: > > Yes, I tried the right click in desktop I only get the update or refresh > > choice neither work. I have done numerous restarts since the problem > > occured > > and also tried reinstalling the program (Belkin Bluetooth which apparently > > is > > not compatible .. it is an old version). I have seen a few answers saying > > to > > reboot in safe mode however I am unsure on how to do this. > > > > "Charlie42" wrote: > > Quote: > >> "dino" <dino@xxxxxx> wrote: > >> > >> > Hi Charlie, I have had the same problem however F5 does not work and > >> > if I right click on the icon I only get the option to open or explore > >> > which > >> > neither will open anyway > >> > >> Did you right-click on the desktop surface? That should pop up the > >> context > >> menu with the Update choice. > >> > >> > ... any other ideas? > >> > >> Try to reboot if this does not work, I have seen that take care of this > >> problem before. Please, report back if neither of these remedies work. > >> > >> Charlie42 > >> > >> |
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