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Somehow an account folder has appeared the desktop. An attempt to delete it results in request for Admin permission. The folder doesn't show up as a shortcut, instead looks like a normal folder with a person next to it Operating system is windows 8.1

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    Could you provide a screenshot of the issue? That would help people see your perspective a little better.
    – Cheesus Crust
    Oct 20, 2016 at 13:18
  • I agree with @CheesusCrust, a screenshot would help. Are you the admin of your computer? Have you tried removing it in Safe Mode?
    – nightsurfer
    Oct 20, 2016 at 13:47
  • Which account this folder belongs to.
    – BDRSuite
    Oct 20, 2016 at 14:08
  • Try this superuser.com/questions/708139/…
    – BDRSuite
    Oct 20, 2016 at 14:10

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Reset to default
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  1. Right click on desktop
  2. Personalize
  3. Change desktop icons (on the top left)
  4. Uncheck "User's files"
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  • It only hides %UserProfile% but that might be the issue described in the question :)
    – user373230
    Nov 8, 2016 at 14:06

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