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Since: Nov 01, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 11:39 pm
Post subject: Unwanted desktop icon??
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Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a shortcut
link for my desktop. It wasn't.
Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a link, or
anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's name in
them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my desktop, but
it's still there.
I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can remove
this picture.
I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
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Since: Feb 21, 2004
Posts: 775
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:15 am
Post subject: Re: Unwanted desktop icon?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hi
Try running the following programs to check for any spyware that may be on
your system:
Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org/
CWShredder - http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
Ad-Aware - www.lavasoftusa.com
Spy Sweeper - www.webroot.com
Try SpyWareBlaster to stop intrusions:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Also see the following links:
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
Have you also virus-checked your system with the latest definitions for your
AV program?
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Will Denny
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
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"A~K" <AK RemoveThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:66E83508-FA09-46DD-A4E7-39079AE31F97@microsoft.com...
> Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a
> shortcut
> link for my desktop. It wasn't.
>
> Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a link, or
> anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
>
> I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's name
> in
> them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my desktop,
> but
> it's still there.
>
> I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can remove
> this picture.
>
> I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
>
> Many Thanks. |
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Since: Nov 01, 2005
Posts: 4
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 5:15 am
Post subject: Re: Unwanted desktop icon?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply.
I do regular scans with Adaware & Spybot, and I also use Panda's online scan
(from the shortcut on my desktop). I was trying to improve my detection &
protection when this happened.
I had just run the online scan from Trend Micro for the first time, and
wanted to save a shortcut on my desktop for future use. On their homepage
there is a picture link to the scan, and that is what I right-clicked on and
sent to my desktop.
"Will Denny" wrote:
> Hi
>
> Try running the following programs to check for any spyware that may be on
> your system:
>
> Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.orÂg/
> CWShredder - http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
> Ad-Aware - www.lavasoftusa.com
> Spy Sweeper - www.webroot.com
>
> Try SpyWareBlaster to stop intrusions:
>
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.coÂm/spywareblaster.html
>
> Also see the following links:
>
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htÂm
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unÂwanted.htm
>
> Have you also virus-checked your system with the latest definitions for your
> AV program?
>
> --
>
>
> Will Denny
> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
> Please reply to the News Groups
>
> "A~K" <AK.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:66E83508-FA09-46DD-A4E7-39079AE31F97@microsoft.com...
> > Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a
> > shortcut
> > link for my desktop. It wasn't.
> >
> > Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a link, or
> > anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
> >
> > I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's name
> > in
> > them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my desktop,
> > but
> > it's still there.
> >
> > I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can remove
> > this picture.
> >
> > I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
> >
> > Many Thanks.
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Unwanted desktop icon?? |
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Since: Feb 21, 2004
Posts: 775
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:15 am
Post subject: Re: Unwanted desktop icon?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hi
See if the link is in the Desktop folder - from a command prompt. If it is,
try deleting it from there.
--
Will Denny
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups
"A~K" <AK.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3A53CB5A-D259-42A0-B8FC-B7ABA03EEB17@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
>
> Thanks for your reply.
>
> I do regular scans with Adaware & Spybot, and I also use Panda's online
> scan
> (from the shortcut on my desktop). I was trying to improve my detection &
> protection when this happened.
>
> I had just run the online scan from Trend Micro for the first time, and
> wanted to save a shortcut on my desktop for future use. On their homepage
> there is a picture link to the scan, and that is what I right-clicked on
> and
> sent to my desktop.
>
>
>
>
> "Will Denny" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> Try running the following programs to check for any spyware that may be
>> on
>> your system:
>>
>> Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org/
>> CWShredder - http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
>> Ad-Aware - www.lavasoftusa.com
>> Spy Sweeper - www.webroot.com
>>
>> Try SpyWareBlaster to stop intrusions:
>>
>> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>
>> Also see the following links:
>>
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>
>> Have you also virus-checked your system with the latest definitions for
>> your
>> AV program?
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>> "A~K" <AK.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:66E83508-FA09-46DD-A4E7-39079AE31F97@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a
>> > shortcut
>> > link for my desktop. It wasn't.
>> >
>> > Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a link,
>> > or
>> > anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
>> >
>> > I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's
>> > name
>> > in
>> > them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my desktop,
>> > but
>> > it's still there.
>> >
>> > I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can
>> > remove
>> > this picture.
>> >
>> > I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
>> >
>> > Many Thanks.
>>
>>
>> >> Stay informed about: Unwanted desktop icon?? |
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Since: Nov 01, 2005
Posts: 4
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:15 am
Post subject: Re: Unwanted desktop icon?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
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Hello again.
There was something relating to it in the desktop folder so I deleted it -
but the small picture is still on my desktop.
Actually, there are two pictures, because I did it with the Trend Micro
CWShredder logo aswell (like a wally!).
Thanks
"Will Denny" wrote:
> Hi
>
> See if the link is in the Desktop folder - from a command prompt. If it is,
> try deleting it from there.
>
> --
>
>
> Will Denny
> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
> Please reply to the News Groups
>
> "A~K" <AK.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3A53CB5A-D259-42A0-B8FC-B7ABA03EEB17@microsoft.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > Thanks for your reply.
> >
> > I do regular scans with Adaware & Spybot, and I also use Panda's online
> > scan
> > (from the shortcut on my desktop). I was trying to improve my detection &
> > protection when this happened.
> >
> > I had just run the online scan from Trend Micro for the first time, and
> > wanted to save a shortcut on my desktop for future use. On their homepage
> > there is a picture link to the scan, and that is what I right-clicked on
> > and
> > sent to my desktop.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Will Denny" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi
> >>
> >> Try running the following programs to check for any spyware that may be
> >> on
> >> your system:
> >>
> >> Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.orÂg/
> >> CWShredder - http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
> >> Ad-Aware - www.lavasoftusa.com
> >> Spy Sweeper - www.webroot.com
> >>
> >> Try SpyWareBlaster to stop intrusions:
> >>
> >> http://www.javacoolsoftware.coÂm/spywareblaster.html
> >>
> >> Also see the following links:
> >>
> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htÂm
> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unÂwanted.htm
> >>
> >> Have you also virus-checked your system with the latest definitions for
> >> your
> >> AV program?
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >>
> >> Will Denny
> >> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
> >> Please reply to the News Groups
> >>
> >> "A~K" <AK.RemoveThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:66E83508-FA09-46DD-A4E7-39079AE31F97@microsoft.com...
> >> > Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a
> >> > shortcut
> >> > link for my desktop. It wasn't.
> >> >
> >> > Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a link,
> >> > or
> >> > anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
> >> >
> >> > I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's
> >> > name
> >> > in
> >> > them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my desktop,
> >> > but
> >> > it's still there.
> >> >
> >> > I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can
> >> > remove
> >> > this picture.
> >> >
> >> > I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
> >> >
> >> > Many Thanks.
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
> >> Stay informed about: Unwanted desktop icon?? |
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Since: Feb 21, 2004
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:15 am
Post subject: Re: Unwanted desktop icon?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Hi
I don't use Trend so am not sure what was put onto your Desktop. Have you
tried contacting Trend's support?
http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/enterprise/support/support_overview.php
--
Will Denny
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups
"A~K" <AK DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3FE4F5ED-E90D-4B2F-AFF9-14BD6297B122@microsoft.com...
> Hello again.
>
> There was something relating to it in the desktop folder so I deleted it -
> but the small picture is still on my desktop.
>
> Actually, there are two pictures, because I did it with the Trend Micro
> CWShredder logo aswell (like a wally!).
>
> Thanks
>
> "Will Denny" wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> See if the link is in the Desktop folder - from a command prompt. If it
>> is,
>> try deleting it from there.
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>> Will Denny
>> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
>> Please reply to the News Groups
>>
>> "A~K" <AK DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:3A53CB5A-D259-42A0-B8FC-B7ABA03EEB17@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Thanks for your reply.
>> >
>> > I do regular scans with Adaware & Spybot, and I also use Panda's online
>> > scan
>> > (from the shortcut on my desktop). I was trying to improve my
>> > detection &
>> > protection when this happened.
>> >
>> > I had just run the online scan from Trend Micro for the first time, and
>> > wanted to save a shortcut on my desktop for future use. On their
>> > homepage
>> > there is a picture link to the scan, and that is what I right-clicked
>> > on
>> > and
>> > sent to my desktop.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Will Denny" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi
>> >>
>> >> Try running the following programs to check for any spyware that may
>> >> be
>> >> on
>> >> your system:
>> >>
>> >> Spybot - http://www.safer-networking.org/
>> >> CWShredder - http://forum.aumha.org/downloads/cwshredder.zip
>> >> Ad-Aware - www.lavasoftusa.com
>> >> Spy Sweeper - www.webroot.com
>> >>
>> >> Try SpyWareBlaster to stop intrusions:
>> >>
>> >> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>> >>
>> >> Also see the following links:
>> >>
>> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> >>
>> >> Have you also virus-checked your system with the latest definitions
>> >> for
>> >> your
>> >> AV program?
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Will Denny
>> >> MS MVP Windows Shell/User
>> >> Please reply to the News Groups
>> >>
>> >> "A~K" <AK DeleteThis @discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:66E83508-FA09-46DD-A4E7-39079AE31F97@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a
>> >> > shortcut
>> >> > link for my desktop. It wasn't.
>> >> >
>> >> > Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a
>> >> > link,
>> >> > or
>> >> > anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
>> >> >
>> >> > I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's
>> >> > name
>> >> > in
>> >> > them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my
>> >> > desktop,
>> >> > but
>> >> > it's still there.
>> >> >
>> >> > I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can
>> >> > remove
>> >> > this picture.
>> >> >
>> >> > I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
>> >> >
>> >> > Many Thanks.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>> >> Stay informed about: Unwanted desktop icon?? |
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Since: Oct 18, 2005
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:02 pm
Post subject: RE: Unwanted desktop icon?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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This sounds a bit like a problem I ran into a while back. One of my users
had unknowingly set a web page to display as her desktop. Which ultimately
just proved to "be in the way".
If your problem is the same, here's how to fix it.
1. Open Contral Panel
2. Select "Display"
3. Select the "Desktop" tab
4. Click the "Customize Desktop" button
5. Select the "Web" tab
6. Remove any checkboxes from the listed web pages.
7. Click OK
8. Click OK
Hope that helps.
Elkar
"A~K" wrote:
> Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a shortcut
> link for my desktop. It wasn't.
>
> Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a link, or
> anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
>
> I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's name in
> them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my desktop, but
> it's still there.
>
> I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can remove
> this picture.
>
> I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
>
> Many Thanks. >> Stay informed about: Unwanted desktop icon?? |
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Since: Nov 01, 2005
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 7:24 pm
Post subject: RE: Unwanted desktop icon?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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And Voilà ! They're gone.
A great many thanks, Elkar; that was exactly the problem.
Many thanks to Will Denny, too, for his suggestions.
Until my next blunder,
Kind Regards,
A~K
"Elkar" wrote:
> This sounds a bit like a problem I ran into a while back. One of my users
> had unknowingly set a web page to display as her desktop. Which ultimately
> just proved to "be in the way".
>
> If your problem is the same, here's how to fix it.
>
> 1. Open Contral Panel
> 2. Select "Display"
> 3. Select the "Desktop" tab
> 4. Click the "Customize Desktop" button
> 5. Select the "Web" tab
> 6. Remove any checkboxes from the listed web pages.
> 7. Click OK
> 8. Click OK
>
> Hope that helps.
> Elkar
>
> "A~K" wrote:
>
> > Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a shortcut
> > link for my desktop. It wasn't.
> >
> > Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a link, or
> > anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
> >
> > I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's name in
> > them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my desktop, but
> > it's still there.
> >
> > I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can remove
> > this picture.
> >
> > I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
> >
> > Many Thanks. >> Stay informed about: Unwanted desktop icon?? |
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Since: Feb 06, 2007
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 11:30 am
Post subject: RE: Unwanted desktop icon?? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I also found this useful after spend too many frustrated moments attempting
to solve this problem on my own... sincere thanks to Elkar and all others
involved!
"A~K" wrote:
> And Voilà ! They're gone.
>
> A great many thanks, Elkar; that was exactly the problem.
>
> Many thanks to Will Denny, too, for his suggestions.
>
> Until my next blunder,
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> A~K
>
>
> "Elkar" wrote:
>
> > This sounds a bit like a problem I ran into a while back. One of my users
> > had unknowingly set a web page to display as her desktop. Which ultimately
> > just proved to "be in the way".
> >
> > If your problem is the same, here's how to fix it.
> >
> > 1. Open Contral Panel
> > 2. Select "Display"
> > 3. Select the "Desktop" tab
> > 4. Click the "Customize Desktop" button
> > 5. Select the "Web" tab
> > 6. Remove any checkboxes from the listed web pages.
> > 7. Click OK
> > 8. Click OK
> >
> > Hope that helps.
> > Elkar
> >
> > "A~K" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi, I right-clicked a small picture on a web page thinking it was a shortcut
> > > link for my desktop. It wasn't.
> > >
> > > Although it sent the picture to the desktop, it isn't an icon, a link, or
> > > anything (except in the way), and I cannot remove it.
> > >
> > > I did a search from the start menu for any files with the picture's name in
> > > them, and deleted them; I've also changed the background to my desktop, but
> > > it's still there.
> > >
> > > I would be very grateful if anyone has any suggestions on how I can remove
> > > this picture.
> > >
> > > I am using Windows XP with service pack 2.
> > >
> > > Many Thanks. >> Stay informed about: Unwanted desktop icon?? |
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