Windows 10: How do I delete an 'Internet Shortcut' from File Explorer?

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  1. CG_S
    CG_S Win User

    How do I delete an 'Internet Shortcut' from File Explorer?


    I have two 'internet shortcuts' in the document section of my files that are unable to be deleted. I have selected them and clicked the delete button at the top of the page, but they only disappear for a second before reappearing. They both direct me to OneNote on Google Chrome. There is no error message that appears. I have also tried dragging them to the Recycle Bin on my desktop but that doesn't work either. How can I remove these files? Any help is much appreciated.

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    CG_S, Oct 12, 2023
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  2. MIXA
    mixa Win User

    Microsoft Internet Explorer renamed to Windows Internet Explorer ?

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    Since version 7 of the world`s most popular web browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer was silently renamed to Windows Internet Explorer.Such a step from Microsoft is not a surprise since Internet Explorer is part of the Windows operation system for a long time.Obviously Microsoft corp. wants to state that Internet Explorer is already considered as a part of Windows and not as an external browser (remember the IE and WMP law issues last year!?).
     
    mixa, Oct 12, 2023
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  3. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User
    "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 do I delete an 'Internet Shortcut' from File Explorer? :confused:

    Any ideas?
     
    oli_ramsay, Oct 12, 2023
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  4. IMPOSSIBLE 1298
    impossible 1298 Win User

    How do I delete an 'Internet Shortcut' from File Explorer?

    how to delete file of type "internet shortcut"

    There is a file in file explorer of type "internet shortcut" which remain their after deletion of respective softwore (IOS type), I tried to delete it several times but I couldn't. please help me in deleting it.
     
    impossible 1298, Oct 12, 2023
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