Add a Shortcut to Your Desktop
Published: August 24, 2001
A quick way to open files or folders or start your programs is to place a shortcut icon on the desktop.
To place a shortcut icon on the desktop
1. | Right-click Start, and then click Explore. |
2. | Locate the folder, file, or program in the Folders directory, and then click the item to open it. |
3. | Click the icon representing the item. |
4. | Click File on the toolbar, and then Create Shortcut on the drop-down menu that appears. |
5. | Right-click on the shortcut icon that is created. |
6. | Choose Send To from the drop-down menu, and then click Desktop (create shortcut) on the submenu that appears. |
