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Windows 7 - Cant remove desktop Icon/Shortcut



 
11-03-2009   #1


Windows 7
 
 

Cant remove desktop Icon/Shortcut

I recently got a Toshiba Satellite L500 Series Laptop.

There is an Icon or a Shortcut named "Recent Places"
I want to remove it from the desktop as I do not need it and its out of place. However I'm confused because the only options when right-clicked are: Open, Clear recent items list and Create Shortcut.

I tried dragging into the start menu but it is still on the desktop as well. I cant drag it into the recycle bin and I do not know what else to do.

Can someone please help me?

Thanks,

The Noob

My System SpecsSystem Spec
11-03-2009   #2


Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
 
 


Try right clicking desktop>personalize>change desktop icons (top right of the window)>uncheck recent places.

Dan
My System SpecsSystem Spec
11-03-2009   #3


Windows 7
 
 


Doing that only allowed me to change names, icons and what shows up on default. However the icon is not listed at all.

Thank you.

Anyone else can help me?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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11-03-2009   #4


Windows 7
 
 


Solved! I found it in the "Similar Threads" section.
I should have searched first. Should have remembered that cardinal rule.

Thanks guys and girls!
My System SpecsSystem Spec
11-03-2009   #5


Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
 
 


Glad you got it sorted

Dan
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-22-2010   #6


seven
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by untouchable61 View Post
Solved! I found it in the "Similar Threads" section.
I should have searched first. Should have remembered that cardinal rule.

Thanks guys and girls!
Hi
i Have same problem with recent places on my deskop
please tell me how you solved spet be step.
Thanks
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-22-2010   #7


Windows 7 Ultimate x86
 
 


Quote:
Hi
i Have same problem with recent places on my deskop
please tell me how you solved spet be step.
Thanks
Try here...

Cannot remove a Recent Places desktop icon
My System SpecsSystem Spec
01-22-2010   #8


seven
 
 


solved! Thanks.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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