How to Put a New Shortcut on the Desktop

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Right-click on the Desktop.

   A menu will promptly appear with a list of options. , A box will appear on the screen, asking for the location of the application. , For example, Mozilla Firefox is located in C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe , Then click "Finish".
   
   The shortcut icon should have changed to the entered application's. , Again, this will bring up a menu with options listed on it.
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   Step 2: Hover over "New"

   The shortcut to the file will be placed on the Desktop automatically.
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   Step 3: and click

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   Step 4: "Shortcut".

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   Step 5: Either type in the program location or click "Browse" to find it.

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   Step 6: Enter the desired name for the shortcut after clicking "Next".

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   Step 7: Right-click on the file.

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   Step 8: Click "Create Shortcut".

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