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Mystery desktop folder?

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Name: Deadhorse
Date: August 14, 2008 at 08:32:57 Pacific
OS: XP home
CPU/Ram: P4 2.8 2GB
Product: HP
Comment:

My friend has a folder on his desktop and he can't get rid of it. It's has no name underneath it and won't let him delete it and does nothing when he double clicks it. In the properties, start up and target are listed as desktop.



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Name: Tufenuf
Date: August 14, 2008 at 09:21:19 Pacific
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Try deleting it in SAFE mode or try the Free programs at the links below.

Unlocker
http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

MoveOnBoot
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System...

Tufenuf


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Response Number 2
Name: OtheHill
Date: August 14, 2008 at 10:12:54 Pacific
Reply:

Has your friend tried rebooting the computer?


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