How to get rid of non deletable icon on desktop?

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    karansaraf VIP Member

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    I have the icon "My Bluetooth Places" on the desktop of my laptop. It's in the Programs Files/Start Menu, and I don't foresee using it very much at all, so I wanted to delete the icon from the desktop, yet when I right click it, there isn't the option to delete it, or rename or anything. The only things I can do by right clicking are Open, Explore, Run Bluetoth Setup Wizard, Create Shortcut.

    Is there a way to get rid of this icon?
     
    karansaraf, Sep 2, 2006
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    Dave601 Web Guru VIP Member

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    I am not sure about this, but you can try using Delete FXP or Pocket KillBox, both of which can be found in our Handy Tools section.

    I know both of those programs work great for removing files, but am not sure how well they work for removing icons...
     
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    Goober THQ's Jester Moderator

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    I would suggest the same thing.
     
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    Before using that, have you checked the add/remove programs to see if it is a program that you can uninstall?
     
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    karansaraf VIP Member

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    Nah, don't want to uninstall it since it's like My Network Places, but for Bluetooth devices. Even though I don't foresee using it that much, I probably will down the line and want to keep it.

    I'll try your suggestion Dave, thanks.
     
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    Crimson Devil's Advocate VIP Member

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    Did you try highlighting it and hit the delete button?
     
    Crimson, Sep 3, 2006
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    karansaraf VIP Member

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    Yep ;)
     
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    Try TweakUI. You can hide system icons with it.
     
    Fenis-Wolf, Sep 5, 2006
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