Frequently when powering up my PC the Shotcut short cut has disappeared from my desktop. This is not a serious problem since I can replace it from the START list, just an irritation.
This isn’t a Shotcut problem. It happens to me sometimes with other applications. I suspect when I’ve been using my laptop in tablet mode, but I’m not sure. Next time it happens try the following:
Right-click on the Desktop and choose "Refresh"
If that doesn’t work :
Right-click on the Desktop and choose "View -> Auto-arrange Items"