How Do I Create a Shortcut for a Program in Windows 8?

Alexander Ross
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Contents How Do I Create a Desktop Shortcut for a Program in Windows 8? 1To Create a New Shortcut, First Click the File Explorer Icon on the Taskbar. 2Locate a...

How Do I Create a Shortcut for a Program in Windows 8?
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How do I create a Desktop shortcut for a program in Windows 8?

1To create a new shortcut, first click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar. 2Locate a file or folder and then right-click and choose Create Shortcut. 3Click and drag the shortcut that appears to the Desktop. Double-click the icon to open the file or folder.

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How do I create a Desktop shortcut for a program?

Method 1: Desktop Apps Only

  1. Select the Windows button to open the Start menu.
  2. Select All apps.
  3. Right-click on the app you want to create a desktop shortcut for.
  4. Select More.
  5. Select Open file location. …
  6. Right-click on the app’s icon.
  7. Select Create shortcut.
  8. Select Yes.
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