How to remove dead icons?

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I removed some programs that had icons in Fences, but now I can't remove the icons. I get a message saying "This is no longer located in C:\Users\Public\Public Desktop. Verify the item's location and try again."

How can I delete such icons?

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

By GailGurman Posted October 21, 2009 4:10:09 PM

I removed some programs that had icons in Fences, but now I can't remove the icons. I get a message saying "This is no longer located in C:\Users\Public\Public Desktop. Verify the item's location and try again."

How can I delete such icons?
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I had this problem once and for me all I had to do was drag the icon out of the fence and then I was able to delete it

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

I have been unable to reproduce this issue. If WinMonster2's suggestion doesn't work, you might also try hitting F5 when the desktop is the active window.


Mike

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Reply #3 from Stardock Forums Top

I've seen this before, but with Fences installed and not.  It seems sometimes Vista/7 loses track of when public desktop icons are deleted.  Usually refreshing the desktop or logout/login will fix.