How do I remove an active desktop icon or shortcut?

"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

> On Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:23:00 -0800, bizzi-bizzibee
> <bizzibeetravels RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I feel really stupid for even having to ask --- but I thoughtlessly added a
> > website shortcut to my desktop. Now I can't figure out how to remove it.
> > Can someone tell me how to do this?
>
>
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> Single-click it to select it, then press the delete key.
>
> Or right-click it and select delete.
>
> Or drag it to the recycle bin.
>
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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This does not work in Vista if the program has been uninstalled yet the Icon
is still there.
For example, i uninstalled Yahoo Mail, but the icon was still there. I tried
to delete it and got the message " This is no longer located in [location].
Verify the item's location and try again."
Now what? Do i have to try to reinstall just so i can delete the icon only
to uninstall the program again????
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