deleting "short cut" files

[wildor]

when I highlight a "short cut" file and click delete the response is "could
not find this item", verify location and try again".

 

[Phillips]

You might have a file association issue; fix for .lnk here:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/File-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html
Else, try CC Cleaner.
Also, you might not have permission to delete those .lnk entries.
Michael