Windows 10: How to stop desktop shortcuts for apps and files from syncing across two computers

Discus and support How to stop desktop shortcuts for apps and files from syncing across two computers in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Split from this thread. I disagree. I just got a Surface Pro and the desktop is synced with the one on me office PC. I don't want it to. How can... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DJ-61, May 17, 2019.

  1. DJ-61 Win User

    How to stop desktop shortcuts for apps and files from syncing across two computers


    Split from this thread.​


    I disagree. I just got a Surface Pro and the desktop is synced with the one on me office PC. I don't want it to. How can I make it stop???


    For instance, I want different shortcuts on the surface than on the desktop, but if I add or delete anything on either it does the same on the other. NOT what I want.


    Help!


    Thanks,

    Dean

    :)
     
    DJ-61, May 17, 2019
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  2. 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, May 17, 2019
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  3. 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, May 17, 2019
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  4. How to stop desktop shortcuts for apps and files from syncing across two computers

    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, May 17, 2019
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