Xfce4-svn: desktop icons not removed [solved]

How to reproduce:
1. create file on desktop (e.g., drag it from Thunar window, or save file directly on desktop)
2. Delete this file via context menu
3. The icon of this file stay on the desktop anyway. If you open ~/Desktop, you'll see that file really deleted, but the icon present.
Any ideas?

Thanks to pushing me in proper direction. Really, fam not running
I start fam and restart xfce. Now icons disappear after deleting. Thnx

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