Windows 10: How do I safely remove this from my desktop?

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  1. How do I safely remove this from my desktop?


    I was changing my computer icons and changed the icon of my folders. I didn't like how it looked, so I changed it back. Now the icon is on my desktop and I'm afraid to delete it as it doesn't seem to be a shortcut. What do I do to remove it? The file says my name so I crossed it out.

    :)
     
    daikonmaid, Sep 2, 2024
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  2. Safely Remove Hardware tool

    Thank you for the update, Murray. Since you mentioned that you've already tried running the rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll command to no avail, we suggest that you create a shortcut or even a batch file using the same command. Just run
    the shortcut or batch file and see if the Safely Remove Hardware dialog window will appear. To create a shortcut, follow these steps:

    • Right-click on the desktop and click on New > Shortcut.
    • In the Type the location of the item box, type in, or copy and paste the following command:
      • rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll
    • Click Next and then give it a name like Safely Remove Hardware, and then click on
      Finish.

    Keep us in the loop.
     
    Aileen Alf, Sep 2, 2024
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  3. Safely Remove Hardware - Windows 10

    Hi Grant,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you have concern about the how to safely removal of external device from Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

    I suggest you to provide you valuable suggestion in the feedback app.

    1. Click on Search bar.

    2. Type "Windows Feedback" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

    3. Then provide your suggestion.

    We can also removely safely the external pen drives or external hard drive through below steps.

    1. Open File Explorer.

    2. It will show the list of Drives available on the computer, then right click on the external drive which you want to remove safely.

    3. The click on Eject option from the list.

    Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Sep 2, 2024
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  4. Octopolus Win User

    How do I safely remove this from my desktop?

    No Safely remove notifiction pop up, HAVE Icon

    1st suggestion didnt work at all.
    2nd suggestion works but after that when i stop the device the "normal way" its still the same, no "safe to remove device" shows up
     
    Octopolus, Sep 2, 2024
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