Deleting a desktop shortcut that needs permission?

Question

I have a desktop shortcut for a program which I have deleted from my computer by using the Remove Program feature in the Control Panel. But I cannot remove the desktop shortcut. When I right-click on the shortcut I get a small menu box appear with the option to delete. But when I select delete I get a message that says I need permission to continue. Does this mean that I have to be the administrator, because I already am. No one else uses this computer and I have my name as administrator. Oh, and I'm using Vista Home Premium if that makes any difference. So, in easy terms, what do I have to do to get rid of this shortcut?

Answer 1

In your desktop right click Computer Icon/Click Manage/Click continue on UAC pop up window/ Click Local Users and Groups/ Click User. On the right pane you will see users account. Do you see 3 accounts? You, Administrator and guest account. Right click administrator/ properties. Tick box account is disabled. You are now the administrator on your users name. Then delete what you wish to delete.

Answer 2

just move it to recycle bin

Answer 3

http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/

That software will delete anything that says: "This file is in use..." etc, stuff that you need to delete.

Answer 4

i am not used to vista i tried it but went back to xp,

anyway,

what i do is send it to a zip file then delete the zip file.

the pc will not know what is in the zip file it will just delete it without question.

it works for me.

but i am not sure if you can do it on vista.