This first method to delete a desktop shortcut is quite simple: There are several ways to delete a desktop shortcut from the desktop in Windows. See our Saving Downloads article for a better way to do this so you can include the file or program in your backup routine. If you downloaded something from the Internet to your desktop, then when you delete the shortcut, you will loose the program or file. It only removes the shortcut from the desktop. When you delete a desktop shortcut for a file or folder, unlike a program shortcut, you do not get a message from Windows.ĭeleting a file or folder desktop shortcut which you created yourself does not remove the file or folder. Reference: Windows message window as you drop the program icon over the Recycle Bin Deleting a File or Folder Desktop Shortcut Windows will remind you of this as you move the shortcut to the recycle bin:ĭeleting the shortcut to (program name) only removes the icon. Moving the shortcut to the recycle bin only removes the program shortcut from the desktop. Deleting a Program Desktop Shortcutĭeleting a program desktop shortcut does not remove the program from your computer. When your desktop gets to a point where it is suffering from “desktop clutter” it’s time to delete a desktop shortcut or two. At times your desktop can get cluttered with desktop shortcuts and program icons making it hard to find things on the desktop and generally makes it cluttered.
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