How to get rid of this active desktop?

Question

In an attempt to download a program one active desktop came into my desktop.it is not removable.can anybody help me?it is being created by windows.but no option to remove or delete it.it is seen as a white background next to the icon groups.pls advice.

Answer 1

1. Right click

2. Click "Properties"

3. Click the "Desktop" tab

4. You're done!

Answer 2

To disable the Active Desktop, right-click an empty area on the desktop, point to Active Desktop, and then click View As Web Page to clear the check mark.

Answer 3

Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.

To enable the Active Desktop, click the Web tab, click the "View my Active Desktop as a web page" check box to select it, and then click OK.

To disable the Active Desktop, click the Web tab, click the "View my Active Desktop as a web page" check box to clear it, and then click OK.

Answer 4

The other people have answered this question but it still sounds like you have malware on your computer, you should check it at the following sites;



www.geekstogo.com

www.bleepingcomputer.com

www.spywareinfoforum.com



the experts there will be happy to ensure you are virus free..

most often these active desktop components come bundled with scareware rogue antivirus products..which might still be on your system.