Creating a Desktop Shortcut

Issue/Question

I would like to create a desktop shortcut for easy access

Environment

  • Microsoft Windows

Cause

The application or website is not a desktop shortcut already

Resolution

  1. Right Click Windows Desktop
  2. Click New
  3. Click Shortcut
  4. If it is an application, Click Browse
    1. Select the directory where the application is located
  5. If it is a Website, Type the website into the text box
    1. Click Next
    2. Type the name you would like for the Shortcut
    3. Click Finish

Details

Article ID: 1419
Created
Tue 11/27/18 4:00 PM
Modified
Thu 4/15/21 5:05 PM
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