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'Work - Edge' Desktop Shortcut Reappears after deleting and reopening Edge Browser
End user removes the spam Desktop shortcut labeled 'Work - Edge': Once they reopen the Edge browser, the app shortcut reappears.
Hi Everyone - The fix for this was released to Microsoft Edge Beta Version 117.0.2045.12. If you have access to the Beta Channel, please test and let us know if the issue has been resolved.
The fix should also be included in the next Stable release, which should be later this week if there are no delays. Thanks!
-Kelly
It also happens on VDI with OneDrive running and backing up the user's Desktop folder. While in VDI there is no other instance of Edge running as these are non-persistant desktops and people are only allowed to log into 1 desktop at a time, as set forth in VMware. There could be an oddity that OneDrive locks the shortcut while "syncing" causing Edge to create a new shortcut. I feel the solution would be to remove the "Profiles" function from Edge all together. If you are using Edge for business, in a business environment, then you shouldnt be loading your personal profile. That is just asking for trouble. Just my 2 cents.
Kelly_Y
Microsoft
MicrosoftKeith_B2023 Robert_T2000 Thank you both for the detailed descriptions! After updating to Version 116.0.1938.69, what is the name of the new shortcuts being created? Is it Work – Edge or something different? If you have a screenshot, that would be great as well.
-Kelly