To keep your desktop from getting cluttered, delete unused icons. To do this...
To delete an unused icon, single click on the icon you want to delete. This will select the icon.
Right Click on the icon and a pop box will open with several options.
Select the DELETE tab.
This nex box will open.
Click YES. This will delete the shortcut icon from the desktop and send it to the Recycle Bin.
Please Note: Deleting a shortcut icon DOES NOT delete the program, only the icon. You can still launch the program at any time thru your START menu.