Delete Desktop Item that Apple reports "Item cannot be deleted"

How can I remove this from my desktop? It was remained after I ejected a flash drive.

MacBook, macOS 10.12

Posted on May 1, 2022 10:18 AM

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Granny007 Author

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May 1, 2022 11:06 AM in response to Granny007

I shut the computer down, then started it again. The recalcitrant file was gone!

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