Windows 10: Desktop shortcuts vs desktop files - which is better?

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  1. MAPLEMAID
    MapleMaid Win User

    Desktop shortcuts vs desktop files - which is better?


    Just wondering?

    :)
     
    MapleMaid, Mar 16, 2019
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  2. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User

    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, Mar 16, 2019
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  3. RULE-R
    Rule-R Win User
    Desktop shortcuts disappearing

    One of the computers i maintain has a few of the desktop shortcuts disappearing now and then. It runs windows 7, and has a shitload of shortcuts on the desktop.

    Any idea what might cause this?
     
    Rule-R, Mar 16, 2019
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  4. MAYRA AQU
    Mayra Aqu Win User

    Desktop shortcuts vs desktop files - which is better?

    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.
      Desktop shortcuts vs desktop files - which is better? c7f673a1-846f-471f-a1a3-92c5083b7816.png

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Mayra Aqu, Mar 16, 2019
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