Can I safely remove the program icons from the all programs list?

RoloDman · 03 Apr 2011

Please see attached pic

I would like to right click and delete most of the icons in that list with the red arrows. Is that totally safe to do?

ignatzatsonic · 03 Apr 2011

You can delete any item from that list, but I'm not aware that you can keep the item, but delete its icon---if that is what you mean.

RoloDman · 03 Apr 2011

well, i just want to remove the icons and see only folders, is that okay?

Orbital Shark · 03 Apr 2011

Hi,

In a word Yes.

But for added piece of mind I'd suggest creating a folder on your desktop and moving the shortcuts to there in case you need to restore any of them.

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0pp9iuy · 03 Apr 2011

Yes you can, they are shortcuts after all. most if not all of the shortcuts can be found here: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
Deleting them wont effect the program.

RoloDman · 03 Apr 2011

thanks everybody :)

Orbital Shark · 03 Apr 2011

You're welcome, and thanks for the rep :)