Windows 10: How do you permanently remove the MS "photos" icon from the desktop?

Discus and support How do you permanently remove the MS "photos" icon from the desktop? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; The MS "photos", "video" and "download" icons appear on the desktop. These icons are not used but continually appear on the desktop. Merely "deleting"... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Joe Doks1, Jan 9, 2025.

  1. JOE DOKS1
    Joe Doks1 Win User

    How do you permanently remove the MS "photos" icon from the desktop?


    The MS "photos", "video" and "download" icons appear on the desktop. These icons are not used but continually appear on the desktop. Merely "deleting" them doesn't work; they reappear and are annoying.

    :)
     
    Joe Doks1, Jan 9, 2025
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  2. MUSSELS
    Mussels Win User

    Removing desktop icons

    the icons are located in 'all users' folder somewhere (for example, i see a few shared icons in "C:\Users\Public\Desktop" )

    The only way to fix those, is to remove the icons from there, and place them on to each users desktops manually. an admin may need to do this.
     
    Mussels, Jan 9, 2025
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  3. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User
    Remove Linux Desktop Icons

    I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.
     
    Peter1986C, Jan 9, 2025
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  4. ERROR 404
    Error 404 Win User

    How do you permanently remove the MS "photos" icon from the desktop?

    Removing desktop icons

    I want to remove some Icons from my desktop, but Vista asks for Admin permission to continue (I'm not an admin *Frown How do you permanently remove the MS "photos" icon from the desktop? :( ).
    It seems that whenever I delete one of these icons from my desktop, it is also removed from all the other user accounts. For example, I deleted the Skype icon from my desktop, and it was then removed from everyone elses as well.
    How can I delete icons from my desktop only, without affecting anyone elses?
     
    Error 404, Jan 9, 2025
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