Windows 10: couldn't make a "shortcut" file in my desktop

Discus and support couldn't make a "shortcut" file in my desktop in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi, pls see attached photo, I try to make the file as a "shortcut" from OneDrive in my desktop, but now working.Right click button also don't showing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Karena_Chan, Feb 24, 2025.

  1. couldn't make a "shortcut" file in my desktop


    Hi, pls see attached photo, I try to make the file as a "shortcut" from OneDrive in my desktop, but now working.Right click button also don't showing any "shortcut" in there, pls adv.

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    Karena_Chan, Feb 24, 2025
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  2. Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Feb 24, 2025
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  3. How to pin app shortcut to desk top?

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow below steps to change pin the apps on the desktop screen and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to perform the below steps to add the apps on desktop.

    • Click on the “Start button” and locate the App that you want to pin to Desktop.
    • Right click on the “App” and click on “More options”.
    • Then click on “Open File location” and right click on the app, click on “Send to” option.
    • Then select “Desktop (Create shortcut)”.
    • Go to “Desktop” and check whether the app is located or not.

    Or Step 2: To add shortcuts to the desktop

    • Press and hold or right-click the desktop, tap or click New, and then tap or click Shortcut.
    • Enter the location of the item or tap or click Browse to find the item in File Explorer.

    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Feb 24, 2025
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  4. Mayra Aqu Win User

    couldn't make a "shortcut" file in my desktop

    NOTEPAD MAKE SHORTCUT TO FILE ON DESKTOP

    Hi Anne,

    There are several ways of creating or putting a shortcut on the Desktop. One of which is by using the
    Send to option.

    Here are the steps on how to do it:

    • Go to the file that you want to create as a shortcut on your Desktop.
    • Right-click on it.
    • Choose Send to, then click Desktop
      (create shortcut)
      as shown on the picture below.
      couldn't make a "shortcut" file in my desktop c7f673a1-846f-471f-a1a3-92c5083b7816.png

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Mayra Aqu, Feb 24, 2025
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