Windows 10: How to create a desktop shortcut in C# Visual Studio

I was going to post to the following link but 50 reputation is a lot just to make a comment. So all credits to the user found on the following link:c# - Create a shortcut on Desktop - Stack OverflowThe answer itself wasn't quite what I needed but with a little adjustment it works perfect.using System;using System.IO;using System.Runtime.InteropServices;using System.Runtime.InteropServices.ComTypes;using System.Text;Place the below method in your class & make a call to it like "createShortcut;" then you have yourself a desktop shortcut :static void createShortcut&nb

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Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 x64 Installation Failure

I suggest you to uninstall any existing Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package and install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package to check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

Step 1: Uninstall the exiting Microsoft Visual C++.

a) Press Windows key + x key and select
Programs and Features.

b) Right click on the Microsoft Visual C++ and uninstall it.

Step 2: Download the latest Microsoft Visual C++ and install it.

Download Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015

 

Improving the C++ Developer Experience in Visual Studio 2015

Source: Improving the C++ Developer Experience in Visual Studio 2015 | The Visual Studio Blog

 

can't install Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017

Hi,

Since you've already used the suggested full installer for Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2017, can you confirm if you've also tried the solutions in the link above provided by
Andrea Da Costa? Let us know if you're getting the same concern so we can recommend additional troubleshooting steps.

We'll be waiting for your response.