YOGYAKARTA - Even though Microsoft has released the Windows 11 operating system, many users still use Windows 10 on their computers or laptops to run their hardware.

Most Windows 10 users have not updated their computer operating system to Windows 11 because their devices are not compatible, or are reluctant to re-learn the features in Windows 11.

Moreover, Microsoft has stated that the Windows 10 operating system will still be developed by the company from the United States until 2025, even though Windows 11.

Although it is not the newest operating system, Windows 10 still has features that you can try to make your computer or laptop screen look more attractive.

There are many Windows 10 users who find the application menu icon on the desktop or "Shortcut" annoying to look at, so they want to remove it. However, doing so can make existing applications disappear completely from the computer.

But, you don't need to worry because one of the updates that you can do to make your computer with the Windows 10 operating system have a different appearance is to remove the "Shortcut" menu or applications that appear on the main Windows screen.

It can also make your computer's main screen look clean. If you want to open an application on your computer just click the Windows key on the keyboard and type the application you want to open.

If you don't know how to do it yet, the VOI team has prepared steps that you can take to get rid of the application menu icon on the desktop screen or "Shortcut" on computers running the Windows 10 operating system.

How to Remove Shortcuts on Desktop

The steps you need are very simple and easy. First, the user can turn on the computer and enter the desktop or the main page of windows 10.

To get rid of any "Shortcuts" or application icons you have, right-click on an empty area of the desktop.

Several menus will appear, and you can select the "View" option and uncheck the "Show Desktop Icons" option. The app icon on your desktop is gone.

To view it, please return to the main page to be sure. If you want to return the desktop icons to their original state, you can right-click on the desktop again, and select the "View" option, then check the "Show Desktop Icons" menu again.

The desktop display on a computer with your Windows 10 operating system will return to its original state. You can also remove it and make it appear again by using the steps mentioned above.


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