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Saint
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Why these icons appear on my desktop?
- Thread starter Saint
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- Desktop
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the appearance of unwanted icons on a user's desktop, exploring potential causes such as installation choices and the possibility of spyware. Participants share their experiences and suggestions regarding software to address the issue.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant suggests that the icons appeared because the user instructed the installer to place them there.
- Another participant mentions that the icons can be deleted if the user does not want them.
- A different participant expresses concern that the reappearance of the icons after deletion may indicate spyware.
- One participant asserts that there is spyware on the user's computer and recommends using a spyware remover or updating codecs.
- Another participant recommends running both a spyware remover (specifically Spybot) and an adware remover (specifically Ad-Aware), noting that they often find different issues.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus, as there are differing views on whether the icons are due to installation choices or spyware, and suggestions vary regarding the appropriate software to use for resolution.
Contextual Notes
Participants mention specific software tools for spyware and adware removal, but there is no detailed discussion on the effectiveness or limitations of these tools.
Who May Find This Useful
Users experiencing similar issues with unwanted desktop icons, particularly those concerned about spyware or looking for software recommendations for system cleaning.
- #2
Saint
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the casino, housing online etc.
- #3
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Um, because you told the installer to put them there. You know you can just delete them if you don't want them there
- #4
Saint
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i deleted and it appeared again, is it spyware?
- #5
faust9
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You have a piece of spyware on your computer. Get a spyware remover--or update your codecs if you have on already--and remove the offending spyware from your drive.
- #6
Macgyver
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I would recommened running both a spyware remover (namely Spybot) and a adware remover (namely Ad-Aware). They usualy find different things. They are free and the first time I ran them I had a ton of stuff on my machine I didn't even notice.