There are many programs built into Windows Mobile devices, and you may never use some of them (e.g., Terminal Services and Bubble Breaker). Unfortunately, you cannot delete these programs because they are permanently installed on the device. You can delete a program from the Start menu by going to Start >Settings >Menu and un-checking it in list. However, it’s still listed in the Programs folder.
If you don’t want one of the built-in apps to appear in the Programs folder, you can remove the application shortcut using File Explorer. Note that this does not remove the application itself from your device; it just removes the program icon. Instead of deleting the shortcut completely, we suggest you cut and paste it to a backup folder. That way, if you ever change your mind, you can cut and paste it back into the Programs folder.
Deleting a shortcut
This can only be done on touch screen devices.
- In File Explorer, go to My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.
- Tap and hold on the program you want to delete, and then select Cut from the pop-up menu.
- Navigate to a backup folder into which you want to paste the shortcut.
- Tap and hold on an empty space at the bottom of the file list and select Paste from the pop-up menu.
- If asked to confirm the paste, hit the Yes button.
Reverse the process to paste the shortcut back into the Programs folder.
Recreating a shortcut
If you deleted the shortcut instead of cutting it, you can recreate it as follows:
- Use File Explorer to find the desired application in the \Windows folder.
- Tap an hold on the app and select Copy from the pop-up menu.
- Navigate to the Programs folder.
- Tap and hold on an empty space at the bottom of the file list.
- Select Paste Shortcut from the pop-up menu.
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