Windows 10: How can I make Windows automatically offer the deletion of shortcuts with missing targets?

I just switched from Win 7 to Win 10.

I use folder shortcuts a lot for organizing reasons. Before this, when I tried to open one where the target folder didn't exist anymore, the popup window told me this, and offered me the option to delete it, which was very convenient for me.

In Windows 10, it only offers me a manual browse option to find it.

Actually, I always use Total Commander, but I don't think this is a TC setting, but an OS setting - if there is even a setting for this.

I'm not looking for a maintenance tool to clean a lot of these at once, just to get back the option to do it immediately one by one.

Thanks!

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Missing targets for new shortcuts

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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?
  
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  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

 

Shortcut deletion

Hello Candyrose126,

When a user deletes a shortcut icon, it should not delete the application associated with that shortcut. Also, a shortcut icon includes a small turned arrow in the corner.

To better assist you, do you wish to delete the shortcut from the Desktop and in its target folder? Deleting the executable file from its target folder will make the program unusable.

It would also be best if you can send us a screenshot the shortcut icons you intent to delete.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards.