Multiple safari on desktop and dock

I have two copies of safari on my dock and I can't delete the extra copy. Not sure how I did this, but seems simple to resolve. also, i have two copies of safari on the desk top. how to delete those as well.
thank you !

Diagnosing... it's a blast LOL
I'm not sure how you have managed to do this. One thing's for sure, applications should be kept in the Application folder.
Since you are having problems with the admin account (can't drag/poof) and the other account is missing Safari, my advice to you is instead of spending more time trying to fix this... do an Archive and Install. This will restore your system software.
Go here and read where you see: Archive & Install.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1545
Just to be on the safe side, always back up important data before any installations and run Disk Utility and repair disk permissions after the installation.
First, Quit any open applications/programs. Launch Disk Utility. (Applications/Utilities) Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, select the FirstAid tab. Click: Repair Disk Permissions. When it's finished from the Menu Bar, Quit Disk Utility and restart your Mac. If you see a long list of "messages" in the permissions window, it's ok. That can be ignored. As long as you see, "Permissions Repair Complete" when it's finished... you're done. Quit Disk Utility and restart your Mac.
(A programmer is going to look back on these forums someday after they are long archived and wonder what the heck a "drag and poof" was! LOL A sense of humor really helps with this stuff.
Carolyn

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