Delete A Shortcut On Desktop?
May 29, 2011
I'm having issues with using this command.
Running: VS 2008
OS: Windows 7
I'm trying to delete a shortcut on my desktop.
I use the command:
Dim outdatedShortCut As String = System.Environment.GetFolderPath(Environment.SpecialFolder.Desktop) & "" & outdatedShortCutName & ".lnk"
Kill(outdatedShortCut)
What happens is whilst it DOES delete the shortcut from the desktop, it's stays on my desktop until I have done a refresh.
My question is: -
1. Is this normal?
2. If it is normal, what steps do I take to change this so it just deletes?
2a. Do I need to programmatically force a desktop refresh?
2b. Or is there another delete method that bypasses the need to refresh?
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I found this thread[url]...
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