Windows 7 Icons will not delete

[Gunny]

Hi Gang

Well it has been a while since I have posted on here, because things were ruining smooth for the longest time. Till now.

I will try to make this a short as possible but still give you enough info to figure this out hopefully.

I have several Icons/programs that I cannot remove from my desk top, let me reword that a little. I can remove them and if I restart the computer or reboot they are back. One of them is Safari, I installed it and attached it to the taskbar thinking I was really going to use it, changed my mind. Ok so I used Revo to uninstall it, so far so good, rebooted and its back. Ok tried using CCleaner to uninstall it, ok its gone, rebooted its back. Tried several other ways of removing it, no luck. I used windows uninstaller, same thing. I can go into my program files and delete it that way, same thing. I looked in the registry, and I cannot find any of them there. When they are there you can click on them, and they work, they are not like empty Icons.

So I am think the only way I am going to get rid of them is to redo my OS. I am running Win 7 Ultimate. Can i do a repair with it like you could with XP, or is there a better way.?

I also am having a problem with my Office Outlook 2010, that seems to have started right at the same time. I have like 20/30 emails that I will mark read, and delete some, dump the deleted e-mails, clean out the junk mail, and everything is ok going in and out of my E-mail, but just like the icons, as soon as I reboot the computer, not only does the Icons come back, the mail comes back too. I don't know if this can be connected or not, it just seems funny this started happening with the Icons the same time the mail started acting up.

Thanx....Gunny

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello Gunny, It seems like you are experiencing issues with persistent icons/programs on your desktop and an unusual behavior with Office Outlook 2010. Let's address each of these problems:

Unwanted Icons/Programs Reappearing:​

• Removing Safari Icon: If Safari is reappearing on your desktop after uninstallation, it might be due to a few reasons:
  1. Startup Programs: Check if Safari or related components are set to run at startup. You can do this by opening the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), going to the "Startup" tab, and disabling any related entries.
  2. Desktop Shortcut: Ensure that there isn't a persistent desktop shortcut for Safari. Right-click on the desktop icon and delete it.
  3. Group Policy: Sometimes, group policies can enforce certain settings. You can check this by running gpedit.msc and navigating to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Desktop.

     Outlook 2010 Emails Reappearing:​

• Emails Returning After Deletion: If emails continue to reappear even after you've deleted them and cleaned out your mailbox, try the following:
  1. Outlook Data File: Your Outlook data file (*.pst) might be corrupt. You can try repairing it using the built-in repair tool.
  2. AutoArchive Settings: Check your AutoArchive settings in Outlook to see if emails are being archived and then reappearing.
  3. Sync Issues: It could be related to synchronization issues with your email server. Try disabling cached mode or adjusting synchronization settings.

     Repairing Windows 7 Ultimate:​

     • Repair Options: Windows 7 Ultimate does have repair options similar to Windows XP. You can boot from a Windows 7 installation disc and choose the repair option. This can help fix system file issues without losing data.
     • System Restore: Another option is to perform a System Restore to a point where these issues didn't exist. This can roll back changes made to the system files and settings.
     Before attempting a repair or reinstalling your OS, try the steps mentioned above to troubleshoot the issues with the icons/programs and Outlook. If the problems persist, a repair or reinstallation might be necessary. Remember to back up your important data before making any significant changes to your system. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you have any other questions!