Windows 10: How do I delete a desktop shortcut from one computer without deleting it from another?

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  1. J Person Win User

    How do I delete a desktop shortcut from one computer without deleting it from another?


    I have done everything from checking Always keep on this device on the pc i want to keep it, to the free up space thing on the pc I don't want it on. not matter what I do, if I delete the shortcut from my Surface Book the same thing gets deleted off my gaming computer. is there somthing I'm missing?

    :)
     
    J Person, Nov 30, 2022
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  2. Try3 Win User

    Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

    I can only suggest that you
    1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
    2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
    2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
    3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

    I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
    I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

    Denis
     
  3. xlr8tx Win User
    Deleted folder shortcut keeps reappearing on desktop

    Hello all.

    I recently deleted several shortcuts from my desktop. Now however, I'm having an odd issue.

    One of the deleted folder shortcuts keeps reappearing. I've deleted it the conventional way and with the "Shift+Delete key" method but to no avail.

    Someone told me it was OneDrive, but although I do have it installed, I've never used it.

    Any suggestions?
     
    xlr8tx, Nov 30, 2022
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  4. Arun B J Win User

    How do I delete a desktop shortcut from one computer without deleting it from another?

    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, Nov 30, 2022
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