Comments on: Delete a Desktop Shortcut

By: Basic Computer Information

Basic Computer Information — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:48:46 +0000

I would figure out how to stop the program you are using for cleaning purposes from removing the stuff you want to keep myself.

Have you tried deleting the desktop shortcut, empty the recycle bin then running the cleaning program?

By: Brrenda

Brrenda — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:06:51 +0000

I would really like to do that but how do I restore something if I accidentally delete it, if I delete my recycle bin?

I also have a program that cleans my registry etc., and I notice that afterwards I have more in my recycle bin and I have had to restore some things that I didn’t want deleted. That is why I am hesitant to delete my recycle bin. If there are any alternatives, I would really appreciate knowing about them.

Thanks

By: Basic Computer Information

Basic Computer Information — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:36:44 +0000

Try emptying the recycle bin before shutting down.

By: Brrenda

Brrenda — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:39:59 +0000

I restored quite a few file from my recycle bin. Now, every time I start my computer, it loads all the shortcuts to the desktop. I tried deleting the shortcuts back to the recycle bin but upon rebooting, they all show up on my desktop again.

How can I prevent them permanently from showing up on my desktop?

Thanks.

By: Basic Computer Information

Basic Computer Information — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:18:43 +0000

Not sure why your are having problems. As a test I just moved my Adobe Acrobat shortcut to the recycle bin with no problem. Are you sure you are logged in with an account that has the permissions to do this?

By: rodney

rodney — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 23:41:19 +0000

followed your instructions for removing desktop icons but still cannot remove them. Their are 3 which denie me access to the file and requests confirmation. skype short cut tspro short cut and adobe x sortcut

By: Basic Computer Information

Basic Computer Information — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:26:40 +0000

I have Auslogics Disk Defrag installed on my Win7 machine and haven’t had a problem. I use to use http://www.diskeeper.com/ Free but they have either discontinued it or are hiding the link for the free version.

With Win7 it has a defrag scheduled by default. The only thing is it is set to run a something like 1am, when most people have their machines off. Defragment Your Windows 7 Computer Just set the schedule to a time when your computer is on and it won’t interfer with your work.

By: syaz

syaz — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 02:10:41 +0000

Do you use any defrag software? i am using windows 7 btw if that helps..

Right now im on my old untouched vista, i deleted a few shortcuts, and downloaded another defrag software just to see wtr the same thing occurs..

By: Basic Computer Information

Basic Computer Information — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:46:02 +0000

I would think that it was a problem with your defrag program. Deleting shortcuts from the desktop does not touch the program itself.

By: Syaz

Syaz — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:52:06 +0000

Hello, i was just wondering, i deleted ALL my shortcuts that was on my desktop and defragged my pc using Auslogics Disk Defrag. After the reboot, i found out quite a number of applications/softwares being corrupted such as microsoft excel/word starter, tune up utility, and few others. Im 100% sure that everything i deleted was a shortcut. i Did system restore but to no avail. same problem occurs.. I doubt that deleting the shortcuts will cause problems and be detected as fragments using the defragging software?