Shortcut Cleaner

If you are deleting or moving files from different locations, then there is a good chance that you end up with some broken shortcuts on your system. While it is true that they are relatively small in size, the truth is that they can pile up and take a lot of space in time.

As the name suggests, Shortcut Cleaner is a tiny tool designed to help you identify the corrupt or broken shortcuts and remove them without affecting your registry keys.

The setup is a straightforward operation that does not require any special attention on your part. The interface is designed as a wizard that guides you through the process, so the tool is suitable for users of all levels. Moreover, each step is displayed with plenty of information so you can easily navigate and tidy up the Start Menu, regardless of your experience with similar tools.

You can get started by selecting the User from the drop down menu and, as the developer suggests, create a backup of the current configuration just in case. After a quick scan, the app displays the list of found broken shortcuts and allows you to select the ones that you want to remove. Lastly, you can delete the folders with no or one shortcuts or simply ignore them.

It is worth mentioning that the program is designed to tidy up the Start Menu. It would have been nice if the tool was able to scan the entire system and detect corrupt shortcuts in all locations so that you can remove them as well.

In the eventuality that you did not do some maintenance for your PC in a while and you notice your start menu is filled with non-functional or corrupted items, then perhaps you can consider giving Shortcut Cleaner a try.