When I delete a shortcut folder on my desktop in Win 7, do I actually delete the real folder?

Let's say that I have a folder here C:\Music

and I right click on this folder and choose create a shortcut on desktop

Now, I have a shortcut Music on my desktop.

My question is if I delete the shortcut do I delete the folder and files in the real location C:\Music?

Because If I delete a file inside this folder this file is gone also in the real location.

An if it's possible could you tell me where in Win 7 can I adjust these settings to delete or not delete the real folder and all folders and files inside etc.

2 Answers

No. When you delete the short cut, the original file or folder is not deleted

A shortcut is simply a file containing a link to the target.

As Xavierjazz states, the original, target, file isn't deleted if you delete the shortcut - all that happens is that you delete the shortcut file.

There is no way to change this behaviour. All you can do is use the shortcut to take you to the target and delete it from there.