IE shortcut cannot be deleted

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"Ricky" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
| After installing XP SP2, the Internet explorer shortcut is
| always persistent and cannot be deleted however I try.
| The situation is as follows:
| - Turn on the "Destop toolbar" by right click on the
| explorer bar, select toolbar -> desktop
| - There is always an internet explorer icon in the desktop
| toolbar. After deleting it, it appears again.

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Save Settings on Exit (Line 54)

Save the .REG File to a hard disk.
Double click the .REG File; answer yes to the "Registry Editor" prompt.
(To view a REG file in Notepad, right click on the file, then select Edit.)