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More info?)
Good tip. I will check on that.
Thanks so much.
"Jason Ryon" wrote:
> Possible that they are in the "All Users" desktop (typically C:\Documents and
> Settins\All Users\Desktop" Check here to see if they delete there as well.
> It could be that you are deleting them from "your" profile and not from all
> users profile.
>
> Another possibility is that you have Malware, Adware, or Virus on your
> computer. They often create shortcuts. Check in the Start
> Menu>Programs>Startup directory to see if there are any 'strange' programs
> here that shouldn't be running, and remove them if you can.
>
> I would recommend running "Adaware" from lavasoft, to check for adware, and
> also get a good malware remover. Be sure your virusscan definition files are
> up to date and run a comprehensive scan.
>
> Hope this helps,
> Jason
>
> "Steve" wrote:
>
> > Good day. I have several shortcuts that I continue to delete on my desktop.
> > I will then re-boot and the shortcuts will re-appear. I am working on a
> > small network. Any ideas how to make them go away for good.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >