Aug 3, 2015 · Details One of the missing puzzles in Windows 8/8.1 was the inability to place a shortcut for Universal Apps on the desktop. Users will be pleased to know you can do this now in Windows 10. Shortcuts to Universal Windows apps on the desktop Here are a couple ways you can create a desktop shortcut in Windows 10.

Dec 6, 2018 · Friend trying to put icon from a website on her desktop for easy access. On my computer you just highlight URL and drag to desktop. Hers won't do it! Brand new computer, so I'm assuming latest MS OS.

Nov 17, 2023 · Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type shell:AppsFolder and click Ok. This will open the Applications folder. In the Applications folder, find the app for which you want to create a shortcut. Right-click on the app icon and select the Create shortcut option. In the warning prompt, click Yes.

Under Type a name for this shortcut, enter Gmail and click on Finish. Once you perform the above steps, a new shortcut that takes you to Gmail webpage will be created on your desktop. You can also refer Windows 10 Tip: How to pin your favorite websites to the taskbar with Microsoft Edge to pin Gmail Shortcut to the taskbar.

Aug 20, 2021 · I have just reinstalled my parents computer with Windows 10. I'd like for them to have a shortcut on the desktop to the Microsoft Solitaire Collection, one of the few games the regarly play.

Dec 6, 2023 · I used to do this with More Tools - Create Shortcut, but this seems to have been removed. When I move the website address to the desktop, the icon is just the Google Chrome one.

Feb 11, 2018 · There is no option to send to desktop on right click, only pin to taskbar and pin to start.

Mar 1, 2012 · Follow these steps mentioned below and check. a. Click on Start button. b. Open Control Panel , type Devices and Printers in the search box. c. Right click the scanner icon scanner and select Create Shortcut. d. The shortcut for the scanner will be placed on the Desktop.

Aug 3, 2015 · Hi, Thank you for being part of the Windows 10 family. There is some features through which you can customize Start menu. Change how the Start menu works: To change Start menu settings, right-click a blank area of the Start menu and choose " Properties." The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window will appear.

If you are using Windows 10, please refer to the steps below: Click the Windows key, and then browse to the Teams app program which you want to create a desktop shortcut.