Invalid shortcut that won't delete even with external software!

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I have this LNK shortcut on my desktop that used to be linked to Emule.
Now it says: E[MULE.LNK and I can't delete it! I tried with command
prompt, shortcut fix utilities, scandisks, reboots, nothing helps.

When I try to delete or move it, I get the folowing error:
"Cannot delete file: Cannot read from the source file or disk"

On properies it says: "This is not a valid shortcut".

I've been researching and can't find a solution! How do I get it off my
desktop??

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