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removing IE 64 bit from Win 7

Hi I need to remove the IE 64 bit shortcut from Win 7. Whats the best and more importantly the easiest way to do this. Step by step instructions would be great. I attached a screenshot.
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And to remove a shortcut you simply delete it.
If you want to uninstall the program, that's harder.

HTH,
Dan
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Forgot to add. I need to remove it on 3k machines, so GPO or some sort of script is best.
That shortcut should be:
"C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Explorer (64-bit).lnk"

Test if it's there and if it is, delete it at logon.
I need step by step instructions from anyone once I find the path to the shortcut. I have never done it before. Thanks.
If you have Admin rights, you can just delete any shortcut, whether it's on the desktop or in the Start Menu.  Are you still running with IE 9?  The separate 64 & 32 bit shortcuts for IE were removed starting with IE 10 (IE now includes both versions in the same browser).

Here's how you would remove the IE 64 bit icon from the Start Menu:
1. Click on Start
2. Click on All Programs
3. Scroll to the "Internet Explorer (64 bit)" icon
4. Right click on it
5. Click Delete

As someone else pointed out, that icon is located in this directory in Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

So, you could also delete it from that folder.
Alicia thanks but I need it done over 3k machines. Do you know of a location within GPO or a script that will do this for me?
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This should be of some help also.
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-ca/library/cc753580.aspx

This will allow you to configure via group policy. You have the option to delete.