How to remove checkboxes from desktop icons

HERE IS THE QUICK FIX 

Option 1: Go to START > in the search box type "folder options" select folder options go to the view tab and unchecked Use Check boxes to select items

Option 2: Go to Control Panel -> Appearance and Personalization -> Click Folder Options > Click View tab uncheck Use Check boxes to select items

ISSUE


for Windows 7 or Vista

I have had this question posed to me in many different ways:

- On my desktop, all of my icons have a little check box in the
upper-right hand corner, I find this irritating and was hoping I could remove
the check boxes from the icons.

- Check mark boxes next to desktop icons

- Upon start up today, I noticed check mark boxes next to my desktop icons and other folders. They pop up when I hover over the icon or folder.