Windows 10: desktop and taskbar shortcuts not working

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  1. BOBERICKSON1
    boberickson1 Win User

    desktop and taskbar shortcuts not working


    Desktop and taskbar shortcuts not working.

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    boberickson1, Nov 25, 2018
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  2. JAY JAP
    Jay Jap Win User

    Taskbar screen saver shortcut

    Hello Ozzie,

    Normally, it will only allow you to create a shortcut on your desktop but not in your Taskbar. To assist you with your concern, you can follow these steps to circumvent it:

    • Send the screensaver shortcut on your desktop.
    • Right-click on the screensaver shortcut and click-on properties.
    • Paste the following information in the Target option under Shortcut C:\Windows\explorer.exe "C:\Windows\System32\scrnsave.scr"
    • Hit Apply.
    • Hit OK.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Jay Jap, Nov 25, 2018
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  3. AMYLOVE LOY
    Amylove Loy Win User
    Pin Windows 10 Maps to taskbar or create a desktop shortcut for it

    Hi JM,

    In pinning an app in taskbar and creating a desktop shortcut, follow the steps below.

    A. How to pin apps to taskbar in Windows 10.

    • Type Maps in Cortana Search.
    • Right-click on it and choose Pin to Taskbar.



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    B. How to create desktop shortcut in Windows 10.

    • Right-click an open area on the Desktop.
    • Hover your mouse on New and click Shortcut.
    • Click Browse.
    • Click the program or file you want to create a shortcut.
    • Choose Open and hit Next. You have the option to change the name for the shortcut.
    • Click Finish button if it appears at the bottom of the dialog box.
    • Click Next button if it appears at the bottom of the dialog box.
    • Click the icon you want to use for the shortcut, and then click Finish.

    If you have further questions, feel free to reply to this post.
     
    Amylove Loy, Nov 25, 2018
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  4. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User

    desktop and taskbar shortcuts not working

    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, Nov 25, 2018
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