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Add Shortcuts to Windows 10 Desktop
You can add shortcuts to executable files to your desktop in Windows 10 for easier access
Prerequisites: N/A
Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus
Estimated Time: 5 minutes
Expected Outcome: You will have a shortcut to an executable on your desktop
Tools Required: A PC running Windows 10
Steps to Perform
- Right-click on the desktop, go to New and click Shortcut
- Click on Browse, locate the executable file you want to create a shortcut for and click Next
- Create a name for your shortcut and click Finish
You should now have a shortcut on your desktop