Windows 10: Delete desktop item but the icon stays

Discus and support Delete desktop item but the icon stays in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Just that. I have several short cuts on the desktop, some of which are downloads. Once I have finished with the shortcut I delete it (I'm asked to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by bertie11, Feb 4, 2018.

  1. BERTIE11
    bertie11 Win User

    Delete desktop item but the icon stays


    Just that. I have several short cuts on the desktop, some of which are downloads. Once I have finished with the shortcut I delete it (I'm asked to confirm deletion) but the icon is still there. If I then try to delete it again I'm told that it doesn't exist or has moved.

    Then if I reboot the icon has gone! Any idea how I can fix this please?

    Thanks.


    Windows 10 - all updates.

    :)
     
    bertie11, Feb 4, 2018
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  2. DVJ2302
    Dvj2302 Win User

    Recycle Bin No Refreshing on Start Menu

    I've been facing this issue for the last few months.

    The recycle bin icon (It is not a custom icon. Just the plain old one) does not refresh on the start menu but does refresh on the desktop. If I empty the desktop icon and then pin it to start, the icon on the start menu stays empty despite my having moved new
    stuff to the recycle bin.

    Similarly, if the recycle bin icon on the desktop is full and I add it to the start menu then, it stays full despite my having deleted the contents.

    I've tried interchanging the full and empty icons and back to no avail.

    Please help!
     
    Dvj2302, Feb 4, 2018
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  3. RPG17A
    RPG17A Win User
    Unable to remove desktop icon Windows 10

    Hi

    Your subject is that you're unable to remove desktop icons but your post says that you can(?) If you click or touch an item to select it and then press delete then it will be deleted as per the instruction.
     
    RPG17A, Feb 4, 2018
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  4. FREEBOOTER
    FreeBooter Win User

    Delete desktop item but the icon stays

    The NTFS file system could be corrupted and needs repair.

    Please open the Command Prompt by typing cmd.exe into Start Screen or Start Menu, right-click on Cmd.exe, and open it as an administrator.

    Type below command and press Enter key:


    Code: Chkdsk C: /f[/quote] You will be prompted to schedule a error checking for C: partition type Y and press Enter key.

    You will have to reboot your computer to repair the NTFS file system for the C: partition.
     
    FreeBooter, Feb 4, 2018
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  5. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Hello bertie, *Smile

    This can sometimes happen when there's an issue with your desktop not refreshing.

    As a workaround, manually refreshing the desktop (F5 or right click on desktop > Refresh) should clear it.
     
    Brink, Feb 4, 2018
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  6. BERTIE11
    bertie11 Win User
    Thanks Brink, nice and easy, I should have thought of that!

    And thanks FreeBooter, good ole chkdsk, again I had forgotten that as well.
     
    bertie11, Feb 4, 2018
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  7. FREEBOOTER
    FreeBooter Win User
    We are glad to hear your issue has been resolved, thank you for letting us know that all is now well!
     
    FreeBooter, Feb 4, 2018
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  8. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Delete desktop item but the icon stays

    Glad we could help. *Smile
     
    Brink, Apr 4, 2018
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