HELP! I can't delete an icon off of my desktop! what do i do'??!?!?

Question

I have tried some unlocking programs and stuff but nothing has worked. I can't rename it, move it or delete it. It says "cannot delete file: cannot read from source file or disk" The file is on my desktop, is 0 bytes, is not associated with any program and is titled "FW_ Look up your" I have windows XP. Does anyone know how to get this crap off of my desktop??!!
Best answer to the solution that works!

Answer 1

I did some poking around and found a forum where someone had posted a similar problem



A response posted this utility, and they said it worked for them, Good luck

Answer 2

once you delete the icon out of your computing device, you're no longer deleting this technique you're only deleting the shortcut to that software. in case you do no longer go with your computing device cluttered you will desire to easily make a folderr for the icons and save the folder on the computing device.

Answer 3

restart your computer or



try deleting it from Safe Mode or



download a program called Unlocker. its free and friggen awesome. just right click the file and press unlocker and choose delete from the drop down menu on the lower left



http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/unlocker1.8.7.exe

Answer 4

go to your C disk and find the program/file



then remove it from there.

idk maybe it will work

Answer 5

drag it to recycle bin and from there delete it if not just leave it there

Answer 6

Update your virus and malware software and scan your drive. Also, reboot and see if it's still there.

Answer 7

get a spyware/malware remover. sounds like a spyware problem...

Answer 8

http://blog.dotsmart.net/2008/06/12/solved-cannot-read-from-the-source-file-or-disk/



Google'd in 2.1 seconds.



Also had this problem once.

Answer 9

drag it to garbage can

Answer 10

REFORMAT