Reference number: CH000893

How do I remove the Bluetooth icon from my Windows desktop?

Question:

How do I remove the Bluetooth icon from my Windows desktop?

Answer:

By default after a user installs a Bluetooth device on their computer they will be unable to remove the new Bluetooth icon on the desktop. If you wish to remove this icon you must install TweakUI and use it to disable the desktop icon through it.

• Additional information and download links to TweakUI can be found on document CH000141.

Once TweakUI has been installed on the computer follow the below steps.

1. Click Start, Programs, Power Toys for Windows XP, and then TweakUI.
2. Once in TweakUI click Desktop from the available options.
3. Under Desktop Icons uncheck or check My Bluetooth Places to enable or disable showing this icon on the desktop.

Additional information:

• See our Bluetooth dictionary definition for additional information and related links on Bluetooth.