Windows

As these are defaults that are part of Win98, why not simply delete the Icons. They won't reappear unless you have to reinstall Win98 at some point.

I Have the same problem, it's some kind of file in use or somethingh strange like that, once upgraded you can delete the icons manulally, it's no critical, but it doesn?t work....

Check Q185199 - Unable to Delete Connect To The Internet Icon with Other Icons.

to remove the desktop icon, go into the registry editor, and double click on the following folders in the following order: hkey_local_machine, Software, Microsoft, Windows, CurrentVersion, Explorer, Desktop. Now delete all the entries you see on theright, and all your desktop items (except my computer) will be gone. If you dont want a certain one gone, dont delete it.

in www.regedit.com you'll find all you need and much more.
Don't get lost in there. I usually find myself reading several interesting items and forgetting what I actually came there for in the first place :)