Win 7 update/repair shortcuts


  1. illicious
    Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       New #1

    Win 7 update/repair shortcuts


    Hi.
    Quick info. I did a Win 7 repair upgrade re-installation to fix a few issues like the resource monitor, network icon and time date clock not showing up. Its working fine now.

    Anyways, i was wondering if it is safe to delete some of the leftover folders marked with a shortcut icon that give you a access denied warning when you try to open them.
    For example, I have now have 2 of these folders:
    My Documents (New with all my files from old Win 7)
    My Documents (labeled with a shortcut icon and access denied message)

    Since i have all my software, settings, profiles and files from before i would like to clean up my drive.
    BTW, what is the purpose for the old shortcut files?
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  3. Brink
    Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #2

    Hello illicious, :)

    You don't want to delete the folders with the shortcut arrows. These are linked system folders for backward compatibility.

    If you like, you can check the Hide protected operating system files box in Folder Options to no longer see these protected OS files.

    Hidden Files and Folders - Show or Hide
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  4. illicious
    Posts : 3
    Windows 7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    Thank you so much. Will hide them instead.
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  6. Brink
    Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    You're most welcome. :)
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