diff --git a/shell_install_scripts/Windows-install-scripts/create_desktop_shortcut.ps1 b/shell_install_scripts/Windows-install-scripts/create_desktop_shortcut.ps1
index a98a0ec..7b74692 100644
--- a/shell_install_scripts/Windows-install-scripts/create_desktop_shortcut.ps1
+++ b/shell_install_scripts/Windows-install-scripts/create_desktop_shortcut.ps1
@@ -23,9 +23,3 @@ $shortcut.IconLocation = "$iconPath,0"
 
 # Save the shortcut
 $shortcut.Save()
-
-# Wait a short time to ensure the shortcut is properly created
-Start-Sleep -Seconds 5
-
-# Remove the icon file after creating the shortcut
-Remove-Item $iconPath -Force