Shortcut Remover 8.0.1

Download for Windows 10 and 11

Scan suspicious shortcuts, quarantine reviewed findings, restore hidden files, and verify with Microsoft Defender.

Download Inno Setup installer

Recommended installer

The small x64 installer uses .NET Framework 4.8 or later already installed in Windows. No .NET Desktop Runtime is bundled. It installs for the current Windows user, creates a Start menu shortcut, and preserves saved app preferences. First launch defaults to English and Light.

System requirements: 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 with .NET Framework 4.8 or later already installed.

Digital signature: the installer and application are digitally signed by Beijing Qingruan Chuangxiang Technology Co., Ltd., with a verified Certum timestamp. Check the current SHA-256 on the download page.

Filename
FreeShortcutRemover.exe
Size
2,819,920 bytes
Product version
8.0.1
Build ID
8.0.1-framework48-rk3024-20261014
SHA-256
B712AEAD4D63FF232F6694E5EC8AA65B08923AD73C548DB0465198026BA03A18

Verify the download

  1. 1

    Download from this page

    Use the official fixed link above and verify its current published checksum.

  2. 2

    Calculate SHA-256

    In PowerShell, run Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 -LiteralPath .\FreeShortcutRemover.exe.

  3. 3

    Compare every character

    The result must exactly match the published value. Do not run the file if it does not match.

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What is included

Quick and full scans

Visible file and directory counters, access-error reporting, path-boundary checks, reparse-point handling, and safety-limit status.

Review and quarantine

Evidence-based findings, reversible quarantine, history, and an allow list for trusted shortcuts.

Recovery and verification

Restore file visibility where appropriate and request a Microsoft Defender verification scan when available.

Installation notes

Can I install without administrator rights?

Yes. The recommended setup installs to the current user’s local application directory.

Does setup include the required runtime?

The small x64 installer uses .NET Framework 4.8 or later already installed in Windows. No .NET Desktop Runtime is bundled. It installs for the current Windows user, creates a Start menu shortcut, and preserves saved app preferences. First launch defaults to English and Light.

How do I uninstall scheduled scans?

Use Windows Installed apps to uninstall Shortcut Remover. The uninstaller asks the application to clean up its scheduled tasks.

Optional RelevantKnowledge invitation

After Welcome, Setup can download and open a separate RelevantKnowledge (RK) invitation from TMRG, a Comscore company. RK collects browsing and application activity in the background. The publisher may receive compensation if you join. Its official installer asks you to Agree or Decline. Declining, skipping the download or closing the invitation does not prevent Shortcut Remover installation; silent installation skips RK.

RK is managed separately in Windows Settings > Apps. Removing Shortcut Remover does not remove RK. RK privacy policy · RK terms