Windows 10: Cannot remove shortcut icon thats in the desktop in Windows 11

Discus and support Cannot remove shortcut icon thats in the desktop in Windows 11 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, I want to remove the shortcut icon on my Desktop so that it looks clean. I tried using the registry editor trick but it still didn't work.Is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by sred_, Oct 15, 2022.

  1. SRED_
    sred_ Win User

    Cannot remove shortcut icon thats in the desktop in Windows 11


    Hello, I want to remove the shortcut icon on my Desktop so that it looks clean. I tried using the registry editor trick but it still didn't work.Is there any possible way to remove it? Thanks!

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    sred_, Oct 15, 2022
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  2. PETER1986C
    Peter1986C Win User

    Remove Linux Desktop Icons

    I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.
     
    Peter1986C, Oct 15, 2022
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  3. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User
    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Oct 15, 2022
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  4. MIK-DAV 1500
    mik-dav 1500 Win User

    Cannot remove shortcut icon thats in the desktop in Windows 11

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, Oct 15, 2022
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