How do you remove a desktop icon without deleteing it?

cant get my icons on my desktop to go away

The icons are usually files or disks. Move the files into a folder besides your Desktop folder. You could put them in "Documents" or "Movies", for example. Under the "Preferences" option under the Finder menu, you can uncheck the visibility of hard drives or CDs if you want.
-Doug

Similar Messages

  • How do you remove a desktop icon with out deleting the whole program?

    i downloaded software online and it went into my application folder but instead of just the program the whole folder did with manuals and everything, so i copyed that to the desk top and then put the just the program back into the application folder. Now how do i delete the other one off the desktop, with out deleting the program,

    If you removed the application from the folder of other files, then deleting the folder has no effect on the application file. However, you might check that the application doesn't require any of the files in that folder before you remove it. Drag it to the Trash, but don't Empty the Trash until you're sure the application works without it.

  • How do you remove face tagging icon from images.  I cannot get them off some images.

    How do you remove face tagging icon from images.  I cannot get them off!  This is for adobe photoshop elements 6.   Thanks

    The links below have instructions for deleting photos.
    iOS and iPod: Syncing photos using iTunes
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4236
    iPad Tip: How to Delete Photos from Your iPad in the Photos App
    http://ipadacademy.com/2011/08/ipad-tip-how-to-delete-photos-from-your-ipad-in-t he-photos-app
    Another Way to Quickly Delete Photos from Your iPad (Mac Only)
    http://ipadacademy.com/2011/09/another-way-to-quickly-delete-photos-from-your-ip ad-mac-only
    How to Delete Photos from iPad
    http://www.wondershare.com/apple-idevice/how-to-delete-photos-from-ipad.html
    How to: Batch Delete Photos on the iPad
    http://www.lifeisaprayer.com/blog/2010/how-batch-delete-photos-ipad
    (With iOS 5.1, use 2 fingers)
    How to Delete Photos from iCloud’s Photo Stream
    http://www.cultofmac.com/124235/how-to-delete-photos-from-iclouds-photo-stream/
     Cheers, Tom

  • How do you remove the Messages icon from iPad.

    How can I remove the Messages icon from iPad.

    The preinstalled apps cannot be deleted. You can move it into a folder and place the folder on another screen if you don't want to use the app or see the icon.
    Tap and hold down on the icon until it begins wiggling and then drag the wiggling icon on top of another icon - any other app that you do not want to use would be ideal - and that will create a folder. Name the folder whatever you like. Tap anywhere outside of the folder to close it.
    While the folder and icons are still wiggling - drag the folder over to the edge of the screen - about halfway over - and just hold it there for a second or so and it will jump over to the next screen. When you are done - Tap the home button to stop the apps from wiggling.

  • How do you remove an application icon from your ipad if it becomes unwanted or unused?

    How can you remove an application and its icon if and when it becomes unwanted or unused?
    Datchmiller

    Hold down on the app icon until it wiggles, then tap the X in the icon to delete the app from the iPad.

  • How can I get rid of desktop icon without deleting the actual item?

    Installed Seagate as time capsule. Icon on desktop. How can I get rid of icon from desktop without deleting the Seagate?

    In Finder -> Preferences you can tell it not to display mounted devices.

  • How do you remove the flash icon in interactive PDF?

    Hello, I created a swf animation in flash to place in my interactive pdf (created in InDesign). Is there a way to remove the gray icon that shows up when placing the SWF?  In PDF mode, when I click it, it plays, but I'd rather there be no icon at all, and it play automatically. (or play on click, but without the gray icon). The gray icon just doesn't look good.
    also, does anyone have an easy solution for getting it to replay?
    Thanks!

    You don't say what version of InDesign you're using.
    In InDesign CS6, I can place a SWF file on the page. Then I open the Media panel, and while the SWF is selected, choose Poster: None and Play on Page Load.
    That seems to do what you want.

  • How can you lock the desktop icon size?

    On my Macbook Pro (10/6.7) the icons on the desktop sometimes change size. I'm not doing anything deliberate to cause this. When the icons change size, I can use View Options to make them the right size again, but it's a pain to have to keep doing that, especially since some icons don't always return to their original positions on the desktop. Is there any to prevent the desktop icons from changing size?

    They shrink when you're on the desktop and "pinch" two fingers on the trackpad closer together.  If you "spread" two fingers apart, they'll get bigger.
    You can disable in System Preferences > trackpad > Two Fingers > uncheck Pinch Open & Close.
    Regards,
    Captfred

  • How do you remove the very badly-placed 'delete message' icon from the Message List pane in Outlook 2013?

    One of the worst bits of Usability Design I've come across in a very long time is the 'x' delete message icon in Outlook 2013, which deletes an email message with one click (no confirmation).
    It's placed conveniently next to the right-hand scrollbar, and on Numerous occasions when using the scrollbar, you drift a few mm to the left and *accidentally* delete email messages at random.   I'm pretty sure many people will have
    unwittingly been doing this, but not noticed.
    Question is : How do you switch off this feature?  It's not listed in the 'view' as a column you can configure.
    Thanks (in advance).
    --jim mccumesty

    Hi,
    As far as I know, the delete button is hard-coded and we cannot hide it through built-in function.
    I have received some reports that some users complain that the Quick Delete button is often touched and delete the message mistaken whatever in PC or Surface device.
    There is no official update for this so far. Hope it can be improved in next service pack release.
    Regards.
    Steve Fan
    TechNet Community Support

  • How do you clear the download list without deleting the files?

    I'm using mobile firefox on a samsung galaxy nexus. I was looking for a way to clear my download history without deleting the files from my phone (like clearing downloads on the pc)
    is this possible? how would I do it?
    if not is there an app that can do it?

    [http://www.galaxynexusforum.com/forum/galaxy-nexus-help/2935-how-erase-downloads.html http://www.galaxynexusforum.com/forum/galaxy-nexus-help/2935-how-erase-downloads.html]
    i hope you can find something of use here!

  • How do you remove virtual desktops from a Windows Server 2012 R2 Pooled VDI collection

    All - I have created a Pool VDI Collection with 15 total virtual desktops in it. I need to reduce the number of virtual desktops in that collection to five. I have searched through the GUI, TechNet and done a number of Google searches but nothing helpful
    comes back. Does anyone know how to do this?
    I am guessing I cannot just delete them out of Hyper-V since the collection knows how many desktops it is supposed to have assigned to it.
    Thanks in advance.
    Will Smothers

    Hi Will,
    Thank you for posting in Windows Server Forum.
    We can use PowerShell command “Remove-RDVirtualDesktopFromCollection“ to achieve your goal.
    PS C:\> Remove-RDVirtualDesktopFromCollection -CollectionName "Virtual Desktop Pool" -VirtualDesktopName @("RDS-WKS-A27") -ConnectionBroker "rdcb.contoso.com"
    More information.
    Remove-RDVirtualDesktopFromCollection
    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj215515.aspx
    Hope it helps!
    Thanks.
    Dharmesh Solanki

  • How do you remove the headphones icon

    I cannot hear sound from the phone unless I plug headphones in

    Hello Rokera,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    I understand you have no audio coming from your iPhone's speaker.  To troubleshoot this issue please follow the steps in the article below:
    iPhone: No sound or distorted sound from speaker
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
    Take care,
    Alex H.

  • How can i remove the email account without deleting the email account?

    Hi
    I have an old email account which I want to remove from Mail, which I know how to do.  However I don't want to delete these emails but rather park them off-site so that if I ever need them again I can easily re-import.  By removing the email account in preferences it says it will delete all the emails etc. from my computer.  Is my only solution to copy the emails to a different location, then delete the account and if needed re-import at a later date?
    Thanks
    David

    You can do a couple of things.
    You can Export the emails to a .mbox file then Import them in which will create an Import folder in Mail; then delete your email account. Or you can just disable the email account leaving it in your list of accounts only disabled.

  • How do you keep songs on ipod without deleting them I NEED HELP

    my comp was recently reset so i lost all my songs
    how do i transfer my songs on my ipod back to the itunes library
    pc   Windows XP  

    Check out the instructions/suggestions here.
    Music from iPod to computer.
    There's also another method I've seen posted. I've successfully tested this across several different Windows PCs.
    Open iTunes and select edit/preferences/advanced/general. Put a check mark in the box marked "copy files to iTunes music folder when adding to library" and also "keep iTunes music folder organized", then click 'ok'.
    Connect the iPod whilst holding down the shift/ctrl keys to prevent any auto sync, and if you see the dialogue window asking if you want to sync to this itunes library, click 'no'.
    Then go to file/add folder, open 'my computer', select your iPod and click 'ok'.
    The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
    However it appears that no playlists or any other info such as ratings/last played etc will transfer.
    If this is important to you, you may want to use other options.
    There's Yamipod. This is a free program that transfers music and playlists etc from iPod back to the computer.

  • How do you remove a badge number from the app store without downloading...

    HOw do you remove the badge number icon for a program that you do not want to update from the app store.
    I have an app that is updated but i don't want the update (new ugly artwork and I am content with what the present artwork and app does)...I don't want the update. How do I remove/refuse the update and remove the number badge?
    Thanks!

    so you have an app on your phone that you do not want to update?
    But you want to get rid of that annoying badge from the appstore?
    There is a fix for this!
    Created by Elit3!
    if you post this anywhere else please acknowledge my find! thank you.
    new directions:
    1. go to itunes
    2. click applications
    3. right click on the application you want to use
    4. press show in windows explorer
    5. Copy the ipa to desktop
    6. right click and press open with
    7. open file with winrar, winzip, what ever, something so you can see all the files
    8. open iTunesMetadata.plist with PLIST EDITOR
    9. search for "itemId"
    10. Delete the number under "itemId" in between </integer>
    11. leave One number remaining. (any number)
    12. save.
    13. double click your new ipa
    14. sync
    15. No more update badge
    DONE.
    remember to backup everything you change. just in case.

Maybe you are looking for

  • IPod Nano LCD screen cracking/scratching

    i am a possible, going to be nano buyer and i was wondering if anyone who is a owner has had problems with the screen cracking and/or scratching. Also this is a question for owners with the problem and APPLE if the screen gets cracked or overally scr

  • ITunes store will not open in Windows 7

    iTunes opens but I receive a blank screen when attempting to open iTunes Store.

  • Foreign trade data for MMR&CMR

    Hi All, Is it manditory to create the MMR with Foreign Trade/Export dara tab for Export Materials, if we select this for what are all settings we have to do. I am getting an error while doing the billing "DOCUMENT XXXXX HAS BEEN SAVED (FOREIGEN TRADE

  • Inventory management in Department Store (IS Retail)

    Hi, I was trying to configure department store & shops. I came across SAP help text that states: Unlike a traditional store, a department store cannot manage inventory of merchandise that is destined for the consumer, as article-based/value-based inv

  • Can't order book...internet crashes all the time

    I am using Snow Leopard and iLife 08 version of iphoto. I now want to print a book of 14.5mb file size. every time I try my internet crashes at different stages of the file transfer to Apple. Tried this several times now and at different times of the