Click and hold the icon, then drag it directly into the Recycle Bin .
Desktop looking like a chaotic mess? 🤯 Clean it up in two clicks! how to delete shortcut on desktop
Before we dive into the deletion process, let's briefly discuss why you might want to delete a shortcut from your desktop. Perhaps you've moved the underlying file or application to a different location, or maybe you've simply lost interest in using it anymore. Whatever the reason, removing unnecessary shortcuts can help: Click and hold the icon, then drag it
Save this post for the next time you install a new app and it spams your screen with icons! 💾 Click and hold the icon
Some installers place the real program (.exe file) directly on the desktop instead of a shortcut. How can you tell the difference?