Windows 10: How to get rid of these shortcuts?

So, I had WSL Windows Subsystem for Linux. I unregistered Debian and uninstalled both the WSL and Debian apps. The problem is that the Debian shortcut is still here and it's annoying. Anybody know how to fix this?

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how to get rid of shortcuts

Hi Terry,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

This shortcut will not affect your Internet Speed. For internet speed issue please follow the steps below.

Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet connection. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your internet.

Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel

• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Internet Connection troubleshooter

Method 2.

Try updating the Network Adapter drivers from the manufacturer's website and check if the issue persists.

Follow the steps to update the Network Adapter drivers:

a. Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.

b. Expand Network Adapter.

c. Right-click on the Ethernet and click on Update driver software.

d. Restart the computer and check.



Issue: 10 broken shortcuts

You can get rid of this shortcuts by performing Disk cleanup, but if you perform Disk cleanup then you will not be able roll back to previous version. If you don’t want to go back to previous version then perform Disk Cleanup it
will remove the Windows.old file permanently.

Method 1: To open Disk Cleanup:

a) Press Windows key + R

b) Type: %windir%\system32\cleanmgr.exe

c) Hit Enter on your keyboard



Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

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 to pin app shortcut to desk top?

Hi,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow below steps to change pin the apps on the desktop screen and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to perform the below steps to add the apps on desktop.

• Click on the “Start button” and locate the App that you want to pin to Desktop.
• Right click on the “App” and click on “More options”.
• Then click on “Open File location” and right click on the app, click on “Send to” option.
• Then select “Desktop (Create shortcut)”.
• Go to “Desktop” and check whether the app is located or not.

Or Step 2: To add shortcuts to the desktop

• Press and hold or right-click the desktop, tap or click New, and then tap or click Shortcut.
• Enter the location of the item or tap or click Browse to find the item in File Explorer.

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.