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Returning Member
posted Jan 29, 2020 4:40:27 PM

When I use TT Deluxe an unwanted shortcut to my personal tax files pops up on my desktop. I want to only access my tax file from the TT shortcut. What setting do I use?

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Jan 29, 2020 8:20:59 PM

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Returning Member
Feb 1, 2020 10:21:08 AM

Answer didn't address problem.  I can get rid of the unwanted desktop icon that pops up by selecting properties and checking hidden but as soon as I use TT Deluxe again the unwanted icon (a direct link to my personal tax file) reappears, sometimes more than one icon!!  I want to use only the TT icon and select my tax return file from the file header.