Desktop icons created when program is started

I have just purchased a new mac desktop and I have loaded a few programs onto it. Everytime I open a program from my dock a desktop icon is created relative to that program. Very annoying when I want to keep my desktop clean.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks.

Try this link to a Google search on the proper way to install Programs/Apps on OS X.
You may have to just install the programs, which I don't think you ever really did.
https://www.google.com/search?q=proper+way+to+install+programs+on+Mac+OS+X&oq=pr oper+way+to+install+programs+on+Mac+OS+X&aqs=chrome..69i57.10441j0&sourceid=chro me&espvd=210&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8

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