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    Start Menu Folder on Desktop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by tlmama, Nov 21, 2008.

  1. tlmama

    tlmama Notebook Geek

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    Somehow, the start folder (or a copy of it) is now showing up on my desktop, and I can't delete it. What am I doing wrong, and how can I get it off my desktop?? Thanks.
     
    tlmama, Nov 21, 2008
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    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Try Getting Simple File Shredder HERE
    Then right cick, File Shedder and do a Secure delete. It may work to erase the folder.
     
    ahl395, Nov 21, 2008
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    Qliphah Notebook Enthusiast

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    Do you mean it's showing up as a bar docked to the side of your screen? If so right click on any empty space on it and select 'tool bars' and uncheck it.
     
    Qliphah, Nov 22, 2008
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  4. tlmama

    tlmama Notebook Geek

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    No, the folder is just on the Desktop, below a shortcut that I did create.
     
    tlmama, Nov 22, 2008
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    Ok, did the recommendation i said work?
     
    ahl395, Nov 22, 2008
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What OS are you running on, and what exactly did you do when you created that other shortcut you mentioned it was sitting under?

    As a quickie fix, try doing a system restore to a point prior to the time the start folder showed up on the desktop.
     
    Shyster1, Nov 22, 2008
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  7. tlmama

    tlmama Notebook Geek

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    Thanks for all the suggestions. I didn't have to use the File Shredder. After running CCleaner and a couple of reboots, the folder was no longer on the desktop. It makes no sense, but it's not there any longer. The other shortcuts I created I just dragged/dropped the icon from the address bar of the browser onto the desktop.

    As an aside, I really miss my old Dell with XP. This new HP I have is quirky, and I don't know how much of it is Vista or how much is the pc. Thanks again.
     
    tlmama, Nov 23, 2008
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    Vista is not XP. If you are trying to make it so or expecting it to be so you will be confused, frustrated, and disappointed. Windows 7 will be more Vista-like than XP-like, so get used to it.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Nov 23, 2008
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