Windows 10: How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10

Discus and support How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10 in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; About ten minutes ago I had to do an update, and after doing it I find I had Microsoft Edge put on my desktop and taskbar. I've been able to unpin it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by finlandsberet, Jul 8, 2020.

  1. FINLANDSBERET
    finlandsberet Win User

    How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10


    About ten minutes ago I had to do an update, and after doing it I find I had Microsoft Edge put on my desktop and taskbar. I've been able to unpin it from my taskbar, but how to I remove the shortcut icon without actually deleting the whole thing? Is there even a way? It's just I really don't want it sitting on my desktop.


    Thank you for any help!

    :)
     
    finlandsberet, Jul 8, 2020
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  2. ESSENBE
    essenbe Win User

    How do I remove desktop folder shortcut from desktop?


    @Cliff S, Cliff, that's what I know too. If deleting it removes his desktop content, I thought it had to be the User Desktop folder.
     
    essenbe, Jul 8, 2020
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  3. CLIFF S
    Cliff S Win User
    How do I remove desktop folder shortcut from desktop?


    If it is just a shortcut, it is only a link and should NOT delete the Desktop folder.
    I just tried and had no problems.
    I followed what you did, dragged the quick access icon to the desktop, properties was no help, because it is a .lnk and not a folder or file, or worse yet the library.

    deleted in recycle bin

    How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10 [​IMG]


    emptied recycle bin

    How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10 [​IMG]


    My Desktop is still thereHow do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10 :)

    How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10 [​IMG]


    *Wink
     
    Cliff S, Jul 8, 2020
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  4. CLIFF S
    Cliff S Win User

    How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10

    How do I remove desktop folder shortcut from desktop?


    @Mahir007 can you post a window shot or screeenshot of the Icon and the Properties.

    I'm looking to see if it has a Location Tab like this:
    This is from C:\Users\my name
    This is the Desktop folder and NOT a shortcut.

    How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10 [​IMG]

    As you can see in the next window shot, this is properties for a shortcut, and does not have a Location tab:

    How do I remove a shortcut from my desktop without deleting the file? - Windows 10 [​IMG]
     
    Cliff S, Jul 8, 2020
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