: Right-click (or Control-click) the alias and select Move to Trash .
"...The inclusion of a 'Delete Desktop Shortcut' option is a step in the right direction, but the implementation leaves much to be desired. The checkbox is often buried in 'Advanced Settings,' making it inaccessible to the average user. A cleaner installer would simply not create the shortcut by default, or offer a clear, large 'Clean Desktop' button post-installation..." delete desktop shortcut