Windows 10: Can shortcuts to folders be deleted without deleting the folders?

Discus and support Can shortcuts to folders be deleted without deleting the folders? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I turned on my laptop this morning and two shortcuts were on the desktop to file folders. When I deleted them, the folders themselves were also... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Patrick Caiazzo, Jul 21, 2023.

  1. PATRICK CAIAZZO
    Patrick Caiazzo Win User

    Can shortcuts to folders be deleted without deleting the folders?


    I turned on my laptop this morning and two shortcuts were on the desktop to file folders. When I deleted them, the folders themselves were also deleted. I was able to restore them from recycle, but the shortcuts were also restored. Can I get rid of these shortcuts while keeping the file folders?

    :)
     
    Patrick Caiazzo, Jul 21, 2023
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  2. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Can shortcuts to folders be deleted without deleting the folders? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can shortcuts to folders be deleted without deleting the folders? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jul 21, 2023
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  3. MON74
    mon74 Win User
    Trouble deleting a folder

    Maybe if you have a spare drive, you can install a temporary winXP or win2000 and delete the offending folder from there?
     
    mon74, Jul 21, 2023
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  4. KILLER_RUBBER_DUCKY
    Killer_Rubber_Ducky Win User

    Can shortcuts to folders be deleted without deleting the folders?

    Help!! Can not delete folder

    Thanks,
    Killbox beta worked great. I set it to delete on reboot. I was then able to Manually delete the folder.
     
    Killer_Rubber_Ducky, Jul 21, 2023
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