Shortcut links in Recent folder

S

SNIsRetired

I have some invalid shortcut links that are showing up in my recent folder.
How do I remove them? Can I just do a delete of all that appear without
causing the actual files to be deleted?
 
M

Mary

Very vague question, but your recent folder is not a real folder with real
files, just a remembering tool of what files you have used lately. It's
dynamic and will drop off old items as new ones are added. Don't bother with
it at all.
 
B

Bob I

The "Recent" folder is part of the Operating system, not Office. In
"Folder Options", pick the option to show "Hidden files and folders" and
then in Windows Explorer navigate to "C:\Documents and Settings\user
name\My Recent Documents" and delete the invalid shortcuts.
 
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