You can remove a desktop shortcut by deleting it from the Start menu or by renaming it to something else.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems You can remove a desktop shortcut by deleting it from the Start menu or by renaming it to something else.

EskyBytes
Junior Member

12-11-2021, 07:49 PM

EskyBytes

12-11-2021, 07:49 PM #1

RandomJaZ
Junior Member

12-12-2021, 12:57 AM

I handled it by deleting the element. You can remove it by right-clicking and selecting delete, or using the DEL key on your keyboard.

RandomJaZ

12-12-2021, 12:57 AM #2

I handled it by deleting the element. You can remove it by right-clicking and selecting delete, or using the DEL key on your keyboard.

Gagsu
Member

195

12-12-2021, 06:19 AM

Really? I've tried right-clicking and deleting, but I thought that would help. It feels like it's trying to find where the files originally went in C:, but I just downloaded it to my G: drive. I'm stuck on how to adjust the paths.

Gagsu

12-12-2021, 06:19 AM #3

PrezonMerell
Junior Member

12-12-2021, 10:34 AM

You might attempt removing them via the command prompt, employing the 'del' command

PrezonMerell

12-12-2021, 10:34 AM #4

You might attempt removing them via the command prompt, employing the 'del' command

coolbencool890
Member

211

12-12-2021, 03:25 PM

Instead of removing it from the desktop, open File Explorer and delete it from the Desktop folder. If that doesn’t work, use the command prompt: cd desktop dir to view files and extensions. For long filenames, run dir /x "file.ext" to list shortened versions. Replace <file.ext> with your actual file name and extension.

coolbencool890

12-12-2021, 03:25 PM #5

Hyper_B0Y
Member

215

12-13-2021, 12:01 AM

Will it actually remove the app from your system? I only need the shortcut off the desktop.

Hyper_B0Y

12-13-2021, 12:01 AM #6

Will it actually remove the app from your system? I only need the shortcut off the desktop.

blondeminion
Senior Member

594

12-13-2021, 04:59 PM

The files aren't on the desktop unless you specifically install them there. Therefore, it won't remove the programs, only the shortcuts on the desktop.

blondeminion

12-13-2021, 04:59 PM #7

The files aren't on the desktop unless you specifically install them there. Therefore, it won't remove the programs, only the shortcuts on the desktop.