Windows 10: can't delete desktop shortcuts

Discus and support can't delete desktop shortcuts in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] everytime i try to delete something it says "item not found" and turning into a globe... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/xander1090, Mar 29, 2021.

  1. /U/XANDER1090
    /u/xander1090 Win User

    can't delete desktop shortcuts

    /u/xander1090, Mar 29, 2021
    #1
  2. 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, Mar 29, 2021
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  3. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User
    Desktop shortcuts

    Shortcuts can "live" in two places:

    • In your own profile folder (C:\Users\Luke\Desktop). They are visible to you only.
    • In the public profile folder (C:\Users\Public\Desktop). They are visible to all users.
    You should now know why the deleted shortcut disappeared from both desktops.

    Deleting a shortcut does NOT delete the file or folder it refers to. I recommend you run some tests to confirm this.
     
    Frederik Long, Mar 29, 2021
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  4. MIK-DAV 1500
    mik-dav 1500 Win User

    can't delete desktop shortcuts

    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, Mar 29, 2021
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