Windows 10: Fixed : Ghost icon & deleted app stuck on desktop

Discus and support Fixed : Ghost icon & deleted app stuck on desktop in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Fixed Updated : Turns out I somehow take a screenshot and set it as wallpaper lolI am not sure what's going on but some icons and a deleted app are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nevil_le, Mar 8, 2024.

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    Fixed : Ghost icon & deleted app stuck on desktop


    Fixed Updated : Turns out I somehow take a screenshot and set it as wallpaper lolI am not sure what's going on but some icons and a deleted app are stuck not select-able, and cant not move/ del on my desktop. It becomes messy when new apps are "stacked" on the old ghost icon.Any one knows how to get rid of it?Tried :RebootRe-install Windows 11 keep app and file optionRefresh desktopRestart file explorerThanks!

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