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have you tried reinstalling the app and then uninstalling again?

have you tried running the desktop cleanup or disk cleanup?

Vista also uses an indexing system for faster retrieval of your machines items. It might be that the shortcut is caught in the index. Try stopping the indexing service (named Windows Search in the services list) and then delete the icon (if the icon is still there). you can also find it in Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Feature On or Off.

You can also go to the Search option under the start menu and type 'indexed locations'. this should give you a location under your user profile that stores the indexed items. see if the shortcut exists in there and try removing it.

HTH