How do I remove the 'Recent Places' icon from my Windows 7 desktop?
I did something in Windows File Explorer and now it's just there. I can't delete it by right clicking on it or drag it to the recycling bin!
Anyone encounter this one yet?
Windows – How to remove the ‘Recent Places’ icon from the Windows 7 desktop
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Best Answer
To solve the problem
Open "Computer" and drag "Recent Places" to your Favorites in the sidebar
Afterwards MAKE SURE YOU refresh your desktop by clicking on an empty space of your desktop and pressing the F5 key or right clicking the Desktop and selecting "Refresh" from the context menu.
The Recent Places icon belongs in Favorites but can sometimes accidentely be moved out, creating an odd and frustrating link. Moving it back solves the problem.