Windows 10: How can I delete a Shortcut?

Discus and support How can I delete a Shortcut? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So my dad used a laptop a couple of months ago and left a shortcut on my desktop. When I try to delete it, it doesn't work. I also can't open or rename... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Sabin_000, Jul 22, 2023.

  1. SABIN_000
    Sabin_000 Win User

    How can I delete a Shortcut?


    So my dad used a laptop a couple of months ago and left a shortcut on my desktop. When I try to delete it, it doesn't work. I also can't open or rename it. What should I do?

    :)
     
    Sabin_000, Jul 22, 2023
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  2. ARUN B J
    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, Jul 22, 2023
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  3. TERRACE
    terrace Win User
    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.How can I delete a Shortcut? :)
     
    terrace, Jul 22, 2023
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  4. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    How can I delete a Shortcut?

    "Internet ADSL" shortcut keeps reappearing

    I have a very odd problem, I've just re-installed Vista x64 and the shortcut to connect me to my ADSL internet always recreates itself on bootup. I'm sure there must be a registry tweak or something to stop it doing it.

    Here's what I've tried:

    • Reinstalling ADSL modem drivers
    • Deleting shortcut every time
    • Deleting connection and recreating connection

    Also it doesn't remember any of my settings associated with this connection. I have unchecked "Prompt me for name, and password..." and changed redialling options lots of times but when I restart the PC the shortcut has recreated itself and my preferences have been reset to default! *Confused How can I delete a Shortcut? :confused:

    Any ideas?
     
    oli_ramsay, Jul 22, 2023
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