If your Windows XP desktop is too cluttered, manually clean up unused shortcut icons with this wizard.

Depending on your configuration, Windows XP will periodically run a Desktop Cleanup Wizard that attempts to free shortcut icons from your Desktop. Not only can this show possibly hidden wallpaper, it may make frequently-used icons easier to find by removing shortcuts that have not recently been accessed.

If your Desktop has become muddled with shortcut icons and you wish to manually invoke this wizard, do the following:…

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Steps To Remove Spyware

Windows XP and the Display – Desktop – Manually Clean Up Desktop Shortcut Icons

(Please Bookmark this page and take a printout before performing the steps)(# If you are unable to run the given Spyware removal tools, please Rename the Spyware removal tools file name to iexplorer.exe while saving it and then run it)

1. Restart your computer. As your computer restarts but before Windows launches, tap "F8" key constantly. Use the arrow keys to highlight the "Safe Mode with Networking" option and then press ENTER.

2. Open Internet Explorer >> Click on Tools >> Click on Internet Options >> In the the Internet Options window click on the Connections tab >> Then click on the LAN settings button >> Now you will see Local Area Network (LAN) settings window >> Uncheck the checkbox labeled "Use a proxy server for your LAN" under the Proxy Server section and press OK.

3. Download and Run SmitfraudFix

# Run SmitfraudFix.exe and select the option 2 and follow the on screen instructions. Then select the option 5 and continue. Then Exit.

4. Download and Run Malwarebytes' AntiMalware.