Full Version: Can't Delete Icon On Desktop
Running W2000 I am unable to delete a leftover icon on the desktop after the related software was deleted. Windows Explorer indicates it is a System Folder (named Sony Ericsson File Manager); however, it can not be selected and deleted via Windows Explorer. It is shown directly under the Desktop hiarchy. When right clicking on the icon no delete is available; only Open (can't be opened as software was deleted), Explore, Create Shortcut, and Rename is presented. Suggestions on how to delete this icon and folder would be appreciated.
Welcome to Bleeping Computer George Guler 
Try this fix recommended for exactly the same problem at http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del
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Good Luck.
Try this fix recommended for exactly the same problem at http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del
Or,
QUOTE
You have a damaged string in one of the run keys of the registry. Run
msconfig and take a look at the location strings for each entry. Uncheck
ones that begin with "C:\Program Files\Common Files...", then click apply/ok
and reboot to see if the problem still ocurs.
msconfig and take a look at the location strings for each entry. Uncheck
ones that begin with "C:\Program Files\Common Files...", then click apply/ok
and reboot to see if the problem still ocurs.
Good Luck.
QUOTE(TMacK @ Aug 25 2006, 01:38 AM) 
Welcome to Bleeping Computer George Guler
Try this fix recommended for exactly the same problem at http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del
Or,
Good Luck.
Try this fix recommended for exactly the same problem at http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_d.htm#del
Or,
QUOTE
You have a damaged string in one of the run keys of the registry. Run
msconfig and take a look at the location strings for each entry. Uncheck
ones that begin with "C:\Program Files\Common Files...", then click apply/ok
and reboot to see if the problem still ocurs.
msconfig and take a look at the location strings for each entry. Uncheck
ones that begin with "C:\Program Files\Common Files...", then click apply/ok
and reboot to see if the problem still ocurs.
Good Luck.
Running msconfig I found only one file as you indicated c:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\Security Center\UsrPrmpt.exe which I unchecked; however, it did not help. Thanks for the suggestion.
George Guler
Kinda makes me wonder if there isn't remnants of the program that you removed, left on your h/d.
Try doing a search by going to search/all files and folders and type in the name of the program you removed.It would be a good idea if you enabled the search to look in the hidden files and folders also.(Control Panel/Tools/Folder Options/View/Advanced Settings/Scroll down to Hidden Files and Folders.Click on "Show Hidden Files and Folders"/Okay)
If the search comes up with anything related to the removed program,delete those files/folders,reboot and your Icon s/b gone.
Try doing a search by going to search/all files and folders and type in the name of the program you removed.It would be a good idea if you enabled the search to look in the hidden files and folders also.(Control Panel/Tools/Folder Options/View/Advanced Settings/Scroll down to Hidden Files and Folders.Click on "Show Hidden Files and Folders"/Okay)
If the search comes up with anything related to the removed program,delete those files/folders,reboot and your Icon s/b gone.
I was able to delete the icon/folder by using the software Shell Object Editor as suggested on the aumha.net forum.
Thanks for your suggestion - problem now solved.
Thanks for your suggestion - problem now solved.
Thanx for posting your fix and glad problem is solved!
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