Windows 10: I cannot create any desktop links.

Discus and support I cannot create any desktop links. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; When I right click on my desktop, I get no options just a gray out of the screen and it refreshes? I cannot create any desktop links.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Chickamauga, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. I cannot create any desktop links.


    When I right click on my desktop, I get no options just a gray out of the screen and it refreshes? I cannot create any desktop links.

    :)
     
    Chickamauga, Apr 19, 2019
    #1
  2. Amit_Sun Win User

    Create Ethernet adapter shortcut on the desktop.

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    To create the Ethernet shortcut on your desktop, you can follow the step provided below.



    Step: Create Ethernet shortcut on the desktop.



    1. Press Windows + R key on your keyboard together.
    2. Type in ncpa.cpl
      and hit enter.
    3. You will see all your network adapter.
    4. Right click on your desired adapter and click on
      Create Shortcut and allow the prompt.
    5. Or you can drag and drop the network adapter on the desktop that will create a shortcut too.
    6. You can now right on the shortcut on your desktop and disable and enable internet connection.


    If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information.



    Hope it helps.

    Amit Sunar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Amit_Sun, Apr 19, 2019
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  3. SaraTee Win User
    Create desktop shortcuts to websites with Edge

    If I'm shopping away in IE and create a shortcut to that webpage on the desktop from IE, if I haven't cleared my cache, it remembers the stuff in my cart for the IE shortcut (for as long as the cookie is good, not just a shopping cart but other similar pages).
    I can't do this in Edge unless I create a Favorite for it IN Edge. Then there is no nice quick link from my desktop, I have to open Edge and select the Favorite. Used this many times with IE desktop links when Black Friday shopping.

    Point is it's annoying because Microsoft wants Edge to be the default browser but then the Microsoft employee on here responds with the suggestion to send it to IE to create a Desktop shortcut. I'm using Edge on my Android phone and I can send a shortcut
    for a webpage to the Android Launcher - but I can't do the same with Edge on my Windows 10 computer?

    It is a very basic task that should not require multiple steps of opening another application to create a desktop shortcut is the point I think of the OP.
     
    SaraTee, Apr 19, 2019
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  4. KomouPoji Win User

    I cannot create any desktop links.

    Windows 10 creates desktop shortcuts automatically - How I do turn this OFF?

    Hi,

    We will try our best to resolve the issues I would suggest you to kindly follow the steps below and check if it help.


    • Type “show or hide common icons on the desktop“
      and select from the list.

    • On the Desktop icons setting uncheck all the options you don’t to appear on the desktop.

    • Click apply and Ok.

    I hope the information is helpful and get back to us with the result, we’ll be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    KomouPoji, Apr 19, 2019
    #4
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