One of the twelve files is called CAAFS392 It has 0 bytes.
It is contained under <username> Desktop. There is nothing else in
properties.
It is just strange that it won't delete.
The error message is Cannot delete file :Cannot read from the source file
or disc.
Hopefully there is an easy solution?

"Keith Miller" wrote:

> If they appear when viewing those folders, they are part of the file system. Don't worry about the namespace.
>
> What is the exact text of the error message you get when you try to delete it?
>
> Can you right-click the file & view properties? If so, what are they?
>
> Is this XP Home or Pro?
>
> Good Luck,
> Keith
>
>
>
> "Frank" <Frank@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4D58C8D0-6E09-4C05-8EDA-4D722D4B4912@microsoft.com...
> > Thanks for the info. The icons are visible in the first two but cannot be
> > deleted there. I have checked the registry >
> > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ex plorer\Desktop\NameSpace"
> > and only found the following there. 10 1a 79 bc 20 f9 c5 01
> > Has this got anything to do with anything?
> > Your help is gratefully received.
> >
> >
> > "Keith Miller" wrote:
> >
> > > Are the files/icons visible when exploring "C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop"?
> > >
> > > How about when exploring "C:\Documents and Settings\<Username>\Desktop"?
> > >
> > > If the answer to both the above questions is "No", then they have been added to the Desktop namespace via the registry.
> > >
> > > Start -> Run -> Regedit
> > >
> > > Navigate to:
> > >
> > > "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ex plorer\Desktop\NameSpace"
> > >
> > > and check for suspicious entries.
> > >
> > > do the same for:
> > >
> > > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ex plorer\Desktop\NameSpace"
> > >
> > > Good Luck,
> > > Keith
> > >
> > >
> > > "Frank" <Frank@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:F12B9D15-88E5-464B-A866-D7B9FB3D53EA@microsoft.com...
> > > > I had anti-virus scanning on as she downloaded them. We are not infected.
> > > > --
> > > > Thanks.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Frank" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Strange one this.
> > > > > My wife downloaded some attachment from an E-mail. As parts were in Chinese
> > > > > language there was a problem decoding them.
> > > > > Icons have been set up on the desktop that cannot be deleted as the file
> > > > > cannot be found or appears corrupted.
> > > > > I know how to shift all programme icons etc. I have tried microsoft task
> > > > > manager. I have tried safe mode. I do not want to use system restore as I
> > > > > have just spent ages loading and anti-virus/firewall software programme. No
> > > > > website can help me and Microsofts website doesn't cover it.
> > > > > Please please help me. All the usual ways of shifting them don't work.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Thanks.
> > >
>