Deleted desktop items keep coming back

[Doug Edworthy]

Can anyone shed light on this strange behaviour of Win2k?

I'm running a Win2k workstation on a 100BaseT network controlled by a
Win2k3 server, and it has worked fine (well, almost) for almost a year.

In the last month, I've had problems with obsolete shortcuts and files
on my desktop that I deleted. When the workstation and network are
re-booted (which happens on a daily basis to conserve power overnight),
the deleted items re-appear on the workstation's desktop.

I've tried permanently deleting the items from the wastebasket, and
going into C:\Documents and Settings to ensure the files have been
deleted from the desktop - which they have. But to no avail. The little
blighters keep coming back!

Any ideas?

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Can anyone shed light on this strange behaviour of Win2k?

I'm running a Win2k workstation on a 100BaseT network controlled by a
Win2k3 server, and it has worked fine (well, almost) for almost a year.

In the last month, I've had problems with obsolete shortcuts and files
on my desktop that I deleted. When the workstation and network are
re-booted (which happens on a daily basis to conserve power overnight),
the deleted items re-appear on the workstation's desktop.

I've tried permanently deleting the items from the wastebasket, and
going into C:\Documents and Settings to ensure the files have been
deleted from the desktop - which they have. But to no avail. The little
blighters keep coming back!

Any ideas?
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Kind regards,

Doug Edworthy
www.dgea.co.uk

You probably use roaming profiles. Discuss the issue
with your network administrator!

 

[Guest]

Er, I am the network admin, chief cook and bottlewasher. :-( I'm a sole
trader and running my own small network of secure server, workstation and
laptop.

I do use roaming profiles. Are there any online resources I can use to find
out how I can delete these pesky desktop files?