"I have a shortcut to a folder on my desktop (that no longer exists, I think), and whenever I click on it or try to open it or delete it, explorer crashes and restarts"
Press Start, Run, CMD and press enter.
Use the CD command to ...
CD "C:\Documents and Settings\youraccountnamehere\Desktop
Now use the DIR to list the contents and DIR /P to do so with a pause.
Use the DEL command to delete the entry.
No DOS knowledge required.
Bob
I have a shortcut to a folder on my desktop (that no longer exists, I think), and whenever I click on it or try to open it or delete it, explorer crashes and restarts. Any tips on how I can delete this black hole of a shortcut?

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