Solved Can't Delete Icons Off of Desktop

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How do I delete icons off the desktop?

I have some icons on the desktop that represent executable files of applications I downloaded. After running the files, I deleted them. The files deleted but the icons didn't go away. When I try to delete the icons, a window entitled "Item Not Found" pops up and says "Could not find this item."
 

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How do I delete icons off the desktop?

I have some icons on the desktop that represent executable files of applications I downloaded. After running the files, I deleted them. The files deleted but the icons didn't go away. When I try to delete the icons, a window entitled "Item Not Found" pops up and says "Could not find this item."
Click on some empty area on desktop. Now press F5 (refresh). Did it refresh (you see some flickering)? problem solved?
 

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Hi. I actually didn't get around to doing anything, but he icons eventually disappeared on their own. Now when I delete one, it goes away immediately as expected. I don't know why they wouldn't delete before.
 

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Win 7 ProIntel i7 2600K16 GB 1333 Crucial Hyper-X Blu I thinkIntegrated
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Home Built
OS
Win 7 Pro
CPU
Intel i7 2600K
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V LX
Memory
16 GB 1333 Crucial Hyper-X Blu I think
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated
Sound Card
Integrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Dual LCD IPS panels
Screen Resolution
1980x1200, 1980x1080
Hard Drives
3 SATA: 250, 160, 2000 GB, External USB 3TB
PSU
OCZ modular 500W
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Case: 2 Stock fans, CPU: CoolerMaster Evo 212; PSU: fan
Keyboard
Dell Logitech wireless
Mouse
Logitech Wireless 510
Internet Speed
1.0 Mbps down, 448 Kbps up
Other Info
Case is too small.
Kaktusoft

Thanks click and 5f worked brilliantly
 

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