Windows 10: Delete shortcuts from one user only

Discus and support Delete shortcuts from one user only in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So i just made a new user for my wife on our laptop.Then i logged in to the new account and saw that all my shortcuts is on her desktop.I then delete... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by pezpen, Oct 31, 2022.

  1. pezpen Win User

    Delete shortcuts from one user only


    So i just made a new user for my wife on our laptop.Then i logged in to the new account and saw that all my shortcuts is on her desktop.I then delete the shortcut for steam and some other apps she doesn't use.When i switch to my user all the shortcuts i deleted from her user has been deleted from my user. Why? and how do i disable that ridicules feature...?

    :)
     
    pezpen, Oct 31, 2022
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    How do you delete Excel shortcuts in Windows 10?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.


    • What exactly happens when you try to delete the shortcut?

    • Are you getting any error message?

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    To delete a shortcut

    Right-click the shortcut that you want to delete, click
    Delete, and then click yes. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

    Reply with necessary information and I’ll be happy to help you further

    Thanks and Regards
     
    Arun B J, Oct 31, 2022
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  3. shortcuts for all users

    Hi,

    Thank you for updating us on the issue.

    To understand the issue better, I would like to know are you trying to create shortcut for all user?

    If you are trying to create shortcut for all user try the below steps and check.


    • Click on start menu and select
      file explorer
      .

    • Click on OS(CDelete shortcuts from one user only :) and click on user folder.

    • Click on view on top of the right pane and check on
      Hidden item box.

    • Now you can copy and paste the shortcut that you want on the folder.
    Hope it this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Oct 31, 2022
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  4. terrace Win User

    Delete shortcuts from one user only

    Screensaver shortcut

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    I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

    • Go to the folder C:\Windows\System32 and sort by file type.
    • Look for the screensaver file type (.scr).
    • Find the file scrnsave.scr(you can choose any of the screensavers).
    • Right click and select send to>desktop (create shortcut). The shortcut on my attachment, but when i click on it my screen goes off and on and nothing else.Delete shortcuts from one user only :)
     
    terrace, Oct 31, 2022
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