Cannot delete

Hi all

I have 2 icons on me desktop that I just cannot delete , they both show as dos programs and if I try to delete them I get a warning saying that they are being used by another person or Program !!!!

What can I try

Thanks Terry

Running Windows XP sp2

 

Use Task Manager to close the proccess. Ctrl+Alt+Del.

JC

 

Hi there

I have tried that and ended all but exp and still it wont let me

Terry

 

tez.1--Boot into SafeMode and then Delete.
If that does not work, try Move On Boot.
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/moveonboot.html

 

Hi JIm

I tried that and still no joy with them. I will give the app you mention a try "wish me luck "



Terry

 

When that happen to me I reinstalled the program then deleted the Icon short cut then remove the program.

 

all done

Hi all

They have now gone after I used the app Welshjim suggested, Remove on next boot did the job.

It seems to be something to do with not fully uninstalled programs and windows wanting to keep the short cuts." Possibly to do with windows mapping the unused desktop iconsâ€

Thanks for the help Terry

 

tez.1--Glad to hear the good news. It is helpful to all here to learn that a suggestion worked.