Can I delete a blank file left on my desktop by a virus removal?

Question

My computer was infected with a virus. I scanned it with AVG and cleared it. It left me with a blank file that I cannot delete. When I right click on it, the only options I'm given are OpenHomePage, properties, Start without Add on and Create Short Cut.

The file has no name and no delete context menu option. I cannot move it to another folder. It does not show itself in cmd. I have no idea how to delete it. Here is what it looks like on my desktop:

[EDIT]

I tried Unlocker, but the blank file does not have "delete" or "unlock" options. I also tried booting to safe mode, but that did not give me a "delete" option either.

Again, the problem is that the file does not offer me an option to delete it. I can drag it to the Recycle Bin, but nothing happens when I do, not even a warning. I know it is related to some sort of virus/trojan. I tried running various antivirus programs including AVG, but the file still stays on the desktop. If I go to C:\Users\*someUser*\Desktop, the file is not there. It's only on the desktop as in the desktop of the computer screen.

[EDIT 2] In File Explorer, I see this:

I searched for the key and found it in regedit. Should I delete it?

Answer 1

Not all items on Desktop are actual files – some of them, such as the standard "Recycle Bin" or "Computer", are added by shell extensions.

Since you already know the GUID, start with Registry Editor at HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer (most probably Desktop\NameSpace, but possibly other subkeys). Regedit allows you to export keys, so you can experiment with each result: export to a file, delete, if it didn't help – import back again.

Note that the context menu options you listed are very similar to those of a built-in "Internet Explorer" desktop icon, so it could be that it became corrupted and should be recreated somehow. But, I would still say "delete it".