Unwelcome desktop invader, how do I remove it?

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Unknown to me the image of an existing icon with the size of the icon has settled in my desktop screen.
It is not acting as an icon cause I cant move it or remove it by deleting it.


How do I remove this fixed mole eyesore that sits on top of anything and everything I have on screen?


Thank you
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bitAMD A10-7870K + onboard Radeon HD Graphics16 GB in 2 slots: 2 x 8GB Kingston Hyper Blu ...Nvidia GT 740 GT SC 4 GB GDRR5 + onboard Rade...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
AMD A10-7870K + onboard Radeon HD Graphics
Motherboard
ASUS A88XM-E
Memory
16 GB in 2 slots: 2 x 8GB Kingston Hyper Blu DDR3 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GT 740 GT SC 4 GB GDRR5 + onboard Radeon HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell W2309 16:9 Aspect ratio
Hard Drives
Drive 0: Intel 320 Series 160GB
Drive 1: WD Caviar Black 2TB Sata 2 (no OS installed on it))

External Enclosure USB 2.0 or eSata Interfaces linked to the Desktop PC contain 4 mechanical HDDs for total storage cap
PSU
Corsair RM 550 Modular
Case
Antec P70
Cooling
N/A
Internet Speed
1000 (*UP TO) Mbps Download 50 Mbps Upload (*UP TO)
Antivirus
Active online AVG and Avira -
Browser
Most current Firefox and/or Waterfox alternatively
Other Info
Periodic Scans of the 2 hardware Drives with Malwarebytes, SuperMalwarebytes and Spybot and Destroy

My Computer My Computer

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Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 ProIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz12 GB(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeFo...
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sager NP9170
OS
Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
CLEVO P170EM
Memory
12 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
Monitor(s) Displays
17.3
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
(1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(OS) (1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(Data)
Keyboard
Backlite
Antivirus
MSE, Malwarebytes Pro
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
DESKTOP: Custom-built.
OS: Win 10 Pro x64.
CASE: Rosewill R5.
CPU: Intel I5 4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz.
CPU COOLER: Cool Master Hyper 212 EVO.
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Z87-A.
MEMORY: Kingston HyperX 2x4 GB.
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 650 TI.
PSU: Corsair TX750.
DRIVES: (1) Samsung 840 120 GB SSD (2) Western Digital blue 500 GB 7200 RPM.
I would suggest first thinking what you have did that might of created this icon. Like a new download or program. Right click on it and go to properties and get as much information as you can. If it has a program or name do a search for it. If found delete it from there. Is their any other problems using your computer? The reason I ask is sometime that little added on icon could be a infection.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pr...Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
...or System Restore your computer. That always helps. :P
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64Dual Core Processor 2.90Ghz4GB DDR2 RAMATI Radeon Series HD 4800 Series
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 5600+
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Dual Core Processor 2.90Ghz
Memory
4GB DDR2 RAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon Series HD 4800 Series
Sound Card
AMD High Definition Audio Device
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
Hitachi 298GB
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
1.300MBps (TRANSFER rate), 70 to 80KBps upload speed.
Other Info
WEI: 5.9
Do you watch TV too on this computer ? if so, make it sure that if all the buttons of the TV's remote control are properly used, and the TV is not set to mute or anything like this :p :o
 

My Computer My Computer

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Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bitIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHzCorsair Vengence 4GB x2 (8.00GB Dual-Channel ...2047MB GeForce GTS 450 (ZOTAC International)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Assembled
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B85M-D3H
Memory
Corsair Vengence 4GB x2 (8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GTS 450 (ZOTAC International)
Sound Card
Onboard (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron E2040T
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
Western Digital 1 TB
Seagate 500 GB
PSU
Corsair VS550
Case
Cooler Master K380
Cooling
Cooler Master Seidon 120V Plus
Keyboard
Logitech MK260r
Mouse
Logitech MK260r
Internet Speed
PMPL Broadband
Antivirus
Windows Defender + MBAM
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Dell Studio 15" Laptop
The screen invader is now gone, NOW the Volume control has dissapeared

IN windows XP there was a way to reset this device. IN Control panel from win 7 is no longer available. The Volume is not ON or OFF. the window to put the check mark has gone BLACK so i cannot toggle with the ON OFF

Any suggestions
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bitAMD A10-7870K + onboard Radeon HD Graphics16 GB in 2 slots: 2 x 8GB Kingston Hyper Blu ...Nvidia GT 740 GT SC 4 GB GDRR5 + onboard Rade...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
AMD A10-7870K + onboard Radeon HD Graphics
Motherboard
ASUS A88XM-E
Memory
16 GB in 2 slots: 2 x 8GB Kingston Hyper Blu DDR3 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GT 740 GT SC 4 GB GDRR5 + onboard Radeon HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell W2309 16:9 Aspect ratio
Hard Drives
Drive 0: Intel 320 Series 160GB
Drive 1: WD Caviar Black 2TB Sata 2 (no OS installed on it))

External Enclosure USB 2.0 or eSata Interfaces linked to the Desktop PC contain 4 mechanical HDDs for total storage cap
PSU
Corsair RM 550 Modular
Case
Antec P70
Cooling
N/A
Internet Speed
1000 (*UP TO) Mbps Download 50 Mbps Upload (*UP TO)
Antivirus
Active online AVG and Avira -
Browser
Most current Firefox and/or Waterfox alternatively
Other Info
Periodic Scans of the 2 hardware Drives with Malwarebytes, SuperMalwarebytes and Spybot and Destroy
Right click on the little speaker, lower right/playback devices and see if the information there helps you. You can also type in Sound in the search.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pr...Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home made Desktop
OS
Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
CPU
Intel i7-6800K @ 4.3
Motherboard
ASUS X-99 Deluxe II
Memory
Corsair Platinum 16 gig @2400
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 1070 OC
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus 27" LED LCD/VE278Q
Screen Resolution
1920-1080 or 1280-720 HDMI
Hard Drives
INTEL SSD 730-240 Gb Sata 3.0/
PSU
EVGA Platium 1200W
Case
Phanteks Luxe Tempered Glass 8 fans/ one radiator
Cooling
XSPC/ Water Cooled CPU
Keyboard
Das 4 Professional
Mouse
Logitech M705/MX Anywhere 2-S
Internet Speed
100 mbits
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials/ Malwarebytes Premium 3.0/ SAS
Browser
I.E. 11 default/Firefox/ ISP Time Warner Cable/Spectrum
Other Info
LG BluRay Burner/
Sound system-KLipsch-THX/
Icy Dock ssd Hot Swap bays.
Asked earlier .

Asking again, do you use the monitor as a remote controlled TV ?

If so, just unmute the monitor using that remote control.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bitIntel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHzCorsair Vengence 4GB x2 (8.00GB Dual-Channel ...2047MB GeForce GTS 450 (ZOTAC International)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Assembled
OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Insider Preview 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-4130 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. B85M-D3H
Memory
Corsair Vengence 4GB x2 (8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz)
Graphics Card(s)
2047MB GeForce GTS 450 (ZOTAC International)
Sound Card
Onboard (Realtek High Definition Audio)
Monitor(s) Displays
LG Flatron E2040T
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
Western Digital 1 TB
Seagate 500 GB
PSU
Corsair VS550
Case
Cooler Master K380
Cooling
Cooler Master Seidon 120V Plus
Keyboard
Logitech MK260r
Mouse
Logitech MK260r
Internet Speed
PMPL Broadband
Antivirus
Windows Defender + MBAM
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
Dell Studio 15" Laptop
Yes i also have an IR remote control for TV viewing.

Anyways the issue was solved by re-installing the driver and restarting windows

Thank you all
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bitAMD A10-7870K + onboard Radeon HD Graphics16 GB in 2 slots: 2 x 8GB Kingston Hyper Blu ...Nvidia GT 740 GT SC 4 GB GDRR5 + onboard Rade...
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Built
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
CPU
AMD A10-7870K + onboard Radeon HD Graphics
Motherboard
ASUS A88XM-E
Memory
16 GB in 2 slots: 2 x 8GB Kingston Hyper Blu DDR3 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GT 740 GT SC 4 GB GDRR5 + onboard Radeon HD Graphics
Sound Card
Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell W2309 16:9 Aspect ratio
Hard Drives
Drive 0: Intel 320 Series 160GB
Drive 1: WD Caviar Black 2TB Sata 2 (no OS installed on it))

External Enclosure USB 2.0 or eSata Interfaces linked to the Desktop PC contain 4 mechanical HDDs for total storage cap
PSU
Corsair RM 550 Modular
Case
Antec P70
Cooling
N/A
Internet Speed
1000 (*UP TO) Mbps Download 50 Mbps Upload (*UP TO)
Antivirus
Active online AVG and Avira -
Browser
Most current Firefox and/or Waterfox alternatively
Other Info
Periodic Scans of the 2 hardware Drives with Malwarebytes, SuperMalwarebytes and Spybot and Destroy
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