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How do I stop Firefox from installing a shortcut to my desktop every time I restart the computer?

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dzungee
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Even though I move it to the trash, it keeps showing up on my desktop after every restart. It's like a zombie that just won't die.

Even though I move it to the trash, it keeps showing up on my desktop after every restart. It's like a zombie that just won't die.

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I think I resolved it. I went to my Documents and Settings folder > All Users folder > Start Menu folder > Programs. There was a shortcut in there. I removed it and it hasn't come back. Thanks all.

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cor-el
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Maybe it is not Firefox that is doing that, but some security software that is restoring the desktop to its previous appearance.

dzungee
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I think I resolved it. I went to my Documents and Settings folder > All Users folder > Start Menu folder > Programs. There was a shortcut in there. I removed it and it hasn't come back. Thanks all.