Duplicate Invalid Shortcuts on Desktop


  1. Cel01
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    Duplicate Invalid Shortcuts on Desktop


    Desktop shows duplicate shortcuts but they cannot be moved or deleted.

    They are superimposed on the valid one. The valid one can be moved off them but they cannot be moved or deleted.

    When I right click on desktop and choose "View" and un-check "Show desktop icons" they remain there, all the good ones disappear like they are supposed to.

    Right clicking on these invalid shortcuts shows same menu that is found with right click on the desktop.

    Thanks
    Celeste
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  3. speedgamer01
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    Hello and Welcome to SevenForums!

    Someone is pulling your leg
    Change your wallpaper and see if it gets solved.
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  4. Cel01
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    Holy Smokes that was it. :)

    I had found a wonderful picture that I decided to use as my background. Is there anyway to use that picture as a background?

    Maybe someday I will be able to contribute and help someone else as your have just done.

    Thanks
    Celeste
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  6. speedgamer01
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    Do you have it on your pc? If it is on the internet, please give me a link to it and your screen resolution :)
    Then i will be able to make a wallpaper, if it doesn't fit the screen right now.

    Otherwise here is how to change the wallpaper.
    Desktop Background - Change
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  7. Cel01
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    Is a picture I have on my computer. Thanks for the link. Worked great!!
    Last edited by Cel01; 04 Dec 2011 at 12:12.
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