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How do I delete a file or icon on my Dell computer?

Summary: How do I delete a file or icon on my Dell computer?

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Symptoms

Right-click the object and click delete to remove a file or icon.
 

  • To delete a file or icon, click (continue to hold down the left mouse button) and drag it to the Recycle Bin, then release the mouse button when the file hovers above the Recycle Bin icon.
  • Alternatively, you can right-click the file or icon, and then left-click Delete. 

Cause

  NOTE:  You should not delete program files in this manner. If you delete a file that is a part of a larger program, the program may cease to function. You should only delete files or shortcuts that you have created yourself. 

Resolution

 

Uninstall an application.
 

To uninstall an application, perform the following steps: 

  1. Click Start and point to Settings.
  2. Click Control Panel.
    The Control Panel Window will appear.
  3. Click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

If the program that you want to uninstall does not appear, consult the documentation for that program for uninstallation instructions.


Article Properties
Article Number: 000146186
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 01 Mar 2021
Version:  4
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