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Discus and support [Windows10] How to delete a desktop shortcut in one profile and keep them in another? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi!I created a new profile/account in my PC for work related stuff. It have access to all my previous installed apps wich some i need, but it also came... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Araruta_512, Jul 9, 2021.

  1. [Windows10] How to delete a desktop shortcut in one profile and keep them in another?


    Hi!I created a new profile/account in my PC for work related stuff. It have access to all my previous installed apps wich some i need, but it also came with all the desktop shortcuts from my previous profile/account wich most i don't need. When i tried to delete the shortcuts in my work profile, it also deleted the shortcuts on my previous profile.Question: there is a way to delete some shortcuts ONLY in my work profile?Thank you, and kind regards.

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    Araruta_512, Jul 9, 2021
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  2. Desktop shortcuts

    Shortcuts can "live" in two places:

    • In your own profile folder (C:\Users\Luke\Desktop). They are visible to you only.
    • In the public profile folder (C:\Users\Public\Desktop). They are visible to all users.
    You should now know why the deleted shortcut disappeared from both desktops.

    Deleting a shortcut does NOT delete the file or folder it refers to. I recommend you run some tests to confirm this.
     
    Frederik Long, Jul 9, 2021
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  3. Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Jul 9, 2021
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  4. [Windows10] How to delete a desktop shortcut in one profile and keep them in another?

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, Jul 9, 2021
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