icons that keep returning

> From: A Computer User
> Sent: May 17, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: icons that keep returning
>
> Leo,

> I just got 19 icons shortcuts on my desktop. I delete them,
> they return. I go to my computer search engine, find the
> program and their shortcut, delete those, they return. What
> can I do about these viruses

Actually this sounds more like spyware. Regardless, make sure
to run an updated scan for both spyware and viruses.

http://ask-leo.com/spyware_how_do_i_remove_and_avoid_spyware.html
http://ask-leo.com/viruses_how_do_i_keep_myself_safe_from_viruses.html

Thanks for asking,

Leo