Desktop icon removal

Hi All,

I mistakenly downloaded a skype update to my desktop last week, rather than my downloads folder. The file was called SkypeSetup.exe. Since it was downloaded and installed i have been unable to remove the SkypeSetup.exe icon from my desktop.

I've shut down skype, even uninstalled skype completely but every time i click delete on the icon i get the following warning.

" cannot delete SkypeSetup.exe: it is being used by another person or program. Close any programs that might be using this file and try again"

Can anyone suggest a work around to the problem?

James

Hello and welcome to Techspot.

Boot into safe mode. See how HERE. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/tutorial61.html

Try deleting the icon now.

Regards Howard :wave: :wave:

Thanks for the tip, i gave it a try and got the same warning Is there any way i can see what program is trying to associate with it? I'm assuming its a skype file, but as i say even after skype removal i get the same problem.