About DesktopShortcutRemover
A program that periodically removes desktop shortcuts
DesktopShortcutRemover 1.1.1
A program that periodically removes desktop shortcuts
What's new in 1.1.1
We now have notifications for which shortcuts were deleted so you know that the program is actually doing something and not just existing in the void :)
Full Changelog: 1.1.0...1.1.1
Technical details
| Publisher | G0rocks |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Release date | 2026-10-14 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | portable |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | G0rocks.DesktopShortcutRemover |
Install DesktopShortcutRemover from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=G0rocks.DesktopShortcutRemover -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=G0rocks.DesktopShortcutRemover -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=G0rocks.DesktopShortcutRemover -e
DesktopShortcutRemover adds this command to the command line: desktop_shortcut_remover.
DesktopShortcutRemover version history
1.1.0 Jan 29, 2026
Thanks to masterflitzer the desktop shortcut remover now also has event based removing!
This means that when a shortcut gets created, the desktop shortcut remover notices, waits a short while to make sure nobody is messing around with the shortcut and then deletes it.
In case this new feature fails the ol'reliable scheduled deletions at 10:00 o'clock are still in the program.
1.0.0 Dec 7, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is DesktopShortcutRemover free?
Yes. DesktopShortcutRemover is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
What is the latest version of DesktopShortcutRemover?
The latest version is 1.1.1, released on Oct 14, 2026.
Is it safe to download DesktopShortcutRemover?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 2d4b92a20d3b35e753bc74e7dff3b214bc96d68a642406283d4d6d4db9bcb96f.
Which Windows versions does DesktopShortcutRemover support?
DesktopShortcutRemover runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall DesktopShortcutRemover?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find DesktopShortcutRemover and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=G0rocks.DesktopShortcutRemover -e.
Is there a portable version of DesktopShortcutRemover?
Yes. DesktopShortcutRemover is available as a portable program (desktop_shortcut_remover.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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