I have an icon on my desktop for a "file" that cannot be removed. If I try to delete the icon/file it says "cannot read from source file or disk". I have a feling it is already deleted, just the icon remains. Any idea how to get rid of this annoying icon? It is not a shortcut or program icon or anything I placed the intentionally. Size is 0 bytes. Changing the attributes has no effect. Thx for any suggestions. GA-7N400L mobo Barton 2800+ @ 2.23Ghz 1.25GB PC3200 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB SB Audigy 2 Antec Smartpower 400w

Were you ever connected to a network? If so, it may have been a link to a folder on another drive/computer. Right click on it and check properties and see if it shows you the actual location of the file. That being said, try going into "safe mode" and deleting it there. If that doesn't work or if you need instructions on how to get to safe mode, post back. Musky If the voices inside my head paid rent, I'd be rich!

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I've tried deleting the icon in Safe Mode, no luck. I am connected to another computer in the house through a router, but this icon has nothing to do with that, there is no path listed in the properties. Seems it started with a spyware infection, which I have cleaned up. I'll try googling for the things mentioned. Thx. GA-7N400L mobo Barton 2800+ @ 2.23Ghz 1.25GB PC3200 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB SB Audigy 2 Antec Smartpower 400w

Unlocker did the trick. Thanks again to everyone for their help. This forum is the best on the net by far. GA-7N400L mobo Barton 2800+ @ 2.23Ghz 1.25GB PC3200 ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB SB Audigy 2 Antec Smartpower 400w

you are welcome, thanks for posting back Hopefully my advice will help you...Please post back with your results....thanks