Unable to remove Homegroup Icon

Anonymous
2010-04-11T18:26:47+00:00

original title: Homegroup Icon

The HOMEGROUP Icon suddenly appeared on my desktop. I can't move it. I don't want it there. Can I get rid of the icon without disturbing the HOMEGROUP file?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Accessibility

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Anonymous
2010-04-12T10:31:57+00:00

Hi Halnormank,

You may follow the link given below and follow the suggestion by ‘Dale’ to remove the folder from the registry.

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itproui/thread/366b1b5d-e177-46be-84d1-9a7864a2725b

Below are the steps from the same link for your convenience.

Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following link. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry

  1. Press Win + R to open a run box.
  2. Type: regedit and hint Enter.
  3. Navigate to:

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\

  1. Find a folder (key) with the name {B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93} , this is the registry entry Homegroup icon. Delete the folder from the registry.
  2. Press F5 to refresh the desktop and see if the icon disappears.

Hope this information is helpful.

Amrita M

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

Visit our Microsoft Answers Feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

Was this answer helpful?

100+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

209 additional answers

Sort by: Oldest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2015-02-16T04:01:43+00:00

    THIS IS ****!!!!!

    GET THIS OFF MY COMPUTER!!!!!!

    I DID NOT AGREE TO PUT IT THERE, WHY IS IT THERE????

    NOW I HAVE TO GO THROUGH A LONG PROCESS TO GET RID OF IT  

    ****!!!!

    WHY CANT I JUST DELETE IT LIKE EVERYTHING ELSE?

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2015-03-01T11:29:42+00:00

    Quick answer windows 8.x

    1 click your "File Explorer" Icon on the desktop located on your task bar.

    The list on the left hand side of this when it open halfway down the screen  is...

    Home Group.

    .....There will be an icon in front of it if it is being displayed on your desktop....

    2 To remove it from desktop single click it. (Home Group)

    The little icon on the side turns off and is no longer on the desk top!

    Have fun!

    Simple Solution 10 seconds 2 mouse clicks

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2015-03-08T02:14:46+00:00

    Found your response on google when this happened to me today.  Your advice worked perfectly...4 years later LOL  Thanks!

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2015-03-22T07:02:41+00:00

    Had the same problem after an update of 20 not important components.

    Can't tell witch one caused the problem.

    This worked for me win 7 - 64 bit home premium

    1. Drive to "Folder Options"
    2. Click "View"
    3. Scroll down to "Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended)" it must be checked
    4. Un-Check  the Check -box
    5. Click "Apply"......the Icon will be removed from your desktop
    6. Re-Check the Check-box .....the icon will not be back

    Have fun and try not to mess around with registry :) if you do not know exactly what are you doing

    Thanks so much, Reminore. Formatted my computer again for like the hundredth time. After all the updates, stupid 'homegroup' icon, that I've never seen before, suddenly appeared. Thanks again.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments