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removing unwanted desktop shortcuts cannot delete unwanted desktop icons

#1 Geoff777

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Posted 14 June 2009 - 01:54 AM

Hi all,

I recently uninstalled a Sage training package, using the usual method via control panel.

The uninstall did not remove the shortcuts from my desktop, both to the package and to the manual.

I cannot move them anywhere either! aaparently this is because l have already deleted the program.

Anyone any idea how l can delete them please?

My OS is Vista Home Basic service Pack 1.

many thanks

Geoff

#2 exile360

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Posted 14 June 2009 - 06:07 AM

Greetings

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I've had similar issues before and the easiest way I found was to simply reinstall the software, delete the shortcuts, then uninstall it once more. If that won't do it you might need to use a tool like Revo Uninstaller to perform the uninstall (after reinstalling it) to make sure all files and registry entries are removed.