Norton "desktop" file on desktop, make it stop please

At the time i renewed noton 360 and updated to the latest version, a strange file appeared on the computer desktop.  The icon is generic and the name is "desktop"  It opens with notepad.  I cannot hide it because the "hide" tickbox in its properties is grayed-out.  Please help.  An internet search indicated others with the same problem, but no solution. 

 

Readable file contents are as follows: 

 

[LocalizedFileNames]
Norton Internet Security.lnk=@C:\PROGRA~2\NORTON~2\Branding\muis.dll,-102
Norton 360.lnk=@C:\PROGRA~2\NORTON~2\Branding\muis.dll,-109