How Do I Remove the "Homegroups Icon" From My Desktop


  1. Debacle1
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    How Do I Remove the "Homegroups Icon" From My Desktop


    Is there a way to remove it from the desktop without venturing into the registry?
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  3. ignatzatsonic
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    Do you mean from Windows Explorer tree?

    I don't know of any other way, but it's easily done;

    Homegroup - Add or Remove from Navigation Pane
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  4. Brink
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    Hello Debacle,

    This may be what you are after. The REG files will help you do it automatically. :)

    HomeGroup Desktop Icon - Add or Remove

    Hope this helps,
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  6. Debacle1
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    I'll give it a try BUT there is an ICON on my desktop that I didn't ask to be there!
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