Windows 7: Trying to Remove a File on my Desktop - "Item not Found"

I have had this problem for nearly a year now. I currently have about five files on my desktop that when ever I try to remove I receive the error;

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Item Not Found

Could not find this item

This is no longer located in C:\Users\[My User Name]\Desktop. Verify the items location then try again.
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I have already tried to restart my computer (several times over the past year..) and I have just grown to ignore it. Recently I have been trying to clean it up and it is causing problems. I can not even rename the files (don't know if that helps anyone understand the problem).



If anyone can help, thank you.

Have you moved those particular files to another location or deleted them?
Or you could try this : Download MoveOnBoot 1.95 Free - Allows you to copy, moves or delete files on the next system boot - Softpedia

or this

How to fix Could not find this item Error when deleting files - YouTube

You might want to try to reboot, or refresh the desktop (F5).
Or, you can use Unlocker.

Thank you! You have honestly solved a problem I have had for over a year.

I apologize if this seems a bit off but the first thing I tried were simple things such as F5 and a reboot. I thought I pointed this out already.

Thank you for trying though, have a great day.

You are very welcome. Glad I could help.