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2006-09-14 07:50:21 · 9 answers · asked by pinky 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
no just the icon, if it's a shortcut (you can tell shortcuts by the little arrow in the bottom left corner).
If it's an actual file or program, then yes, it'll go to the recycle bin. But to properly remove a program, it's best to go to add/remove programs in the control panel or use the uninstall utility that came with the program.
2006-09-14 07:52:02 · answer #1 · answered by freetronics 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
99% of programs listed in the start menu or on the desktop are shortcuts. The exceptions are files that you may put there manually. There are actual system folders that are usually hidden that contain the actual file shortcuts.
If you go to "my computer/local disk/program files" you will see where most programs are actually stored.
2006-09-14 08:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The icon is like a 'placeholder' that points to the file, but it does NOTHING to the file.
To get rid of the file, delete it and then empty the recycle bin.
2006-09-14 07:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the icons on the desktop are short cuts.
all the program files exists in the program files folder on drive c
2006-09-14 07:55:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No if you delete the icon thats it you have to go to your control panel and go to add/remove program to delete the whole thing
2006-09-14 07:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by rhodes727 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it is a shortcut to the file all you are deleting is the shortcut.
if it is the actual file then yes you are,
you can tell them apart because a shortcut has a small upwards pointing arrow on it.
2006-09-14 07:54:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, only the icon itself is removed.
2006-09-16 03:39:12 · answer #7 · answered by Richard B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no that only deletes the shortcut. to uninstall the file, you have to go to My Computer, then click Add/Delete Programs.
2006-09-14 07:53:30 · answer #8 · answered by Casey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you have to go to control panel then to add/remove programs and unistall
2006-09-14 07:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by tink2972 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋