Double desktop icons when downloading antivirus defs

debodun

debodun

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The last few days, when I download the MSE updates to install, two icons for it appear on the desktop (see attached screenshot). The one on the left doesn't function. Now why, suddenly, am I getting dupe icons? Is there a way to get back to one?

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I would take a look at the title of the second one — mpam-fe(...

Does it say "copy" on it? Does it lead to the same program file?
 
There's a 1 in parenthesis - like that's the copy, but that is also the one that is active. When I click on the left one, it doesn't download. There's a pop-up message, but I don't remember now what it says.
 
Most times when I do a Windows update it causes some type of issue. I am in the process of transitioning to to Linux. It could be a number of things. I would try Googling "double icons on desktop" and read through the solutions. Sometimes rebooting the computer will take care of things.
 
oldpop said:
Most times when I do a Windows update it causes some type of issue. I am in the process of transitioning to to Linux. It could be a number of things. I would try Googling "double icons on desktop" and read through the solutions. Sometimes rebooting the computer will take care of things.
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I did look, nothing very helpful. Rebooting doesn't help. I even posted it on GeeksToGo and no one had any answers.
 
Open a folder (any folder) and at the top of the page click View. Once you are in View look at the top far right of the Ribbon for the Hidden Files button . If checked uncheck it.
 
Huh. We've been running Windows forever (Windows 10 since ... 2017?) and rarely have problems. Actually, I don't remember any problems.

Deb, you probably know this, but "reboot" means to turn off the computer, and then turn it on (as opposed to restarting it).
 
Devi said:
Huh. We've been running Windows forever (Windows 10 since ... 2017?) and rarely have problems. Actually, I don't remember any problems.
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Some do and some do not. I am happy that you do not. When I have an issue and google the solution there are usually many people who have had the same type of issue.
 
Devi said:
Huh. We've been running Windows forever (Windows 10 since ... 2017?) and rarely have problems. Actually, I don't remember any problems.

Deb, you probably know this, but "reboot" means to turn off the computer, and then turn it on (as opposed to restarting it).
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I power it down every day when I'm done with it.
 
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