Windows 10: Pressing Ctrl+N shortcut while at the desktop opens the desktop folder

Discus and support Pressing Ctrl+N shortcut while at the desktop opens the desktop folder in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; OS Name: Microsoft Windows 11 ProWindows Version: 10.0.26100 Build 26100How to reproduce the issue:1. Click the empty space on desktop to focus on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Smith_628, Jan 23, 2025.

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    Pressing Ctrl+N shortcut while at the desktop opens the desktop folder


    OS Name: Microsoft Windows 11 ProWindows Version: 10.0.26100 Build 26100How to reproduce the issue:1. Click the empty space on desktop to focus on the desktop2. Press Ctrl+N3. The desktop folder is openedWhat do you want:1. Know what caused this behavior2. Know how to prohibit this behavior

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    Smith_628, Jan 23, 2025
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  2. How do I get a shortcut app or icon to desktop from microsoft edge such as club pogo

    Hi Pat Ruble,

    We appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

    You may create shortcut in desktop. Follow the below steps.


    • Open the desktop, right click on empty area on desktop and click on
      New->Shortcut.

    • Enter the url which you have copied from the Microsoft EDGE in the
      Type the location of the item text box. (Open the EDGE browser, copy the URL which you need to create the shortcut on desktop by pressing CTRL + C keys on the keyboard and paste it in the text box as suggested in the step 2 by pasting the URL
      by pressing CTRL + V keys on the keyboard)

    • Click on Next button and then click on
      Finish
      button.

    • Now the shortcut will be created on desktop.
    I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with the issue. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, Jan 23, 2025
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  3. 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, Jan 23, 2025
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  4. Pressing Ctrl+N shortcut while at the desktop opens the desktop folder

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    I tried using Edge that comes with the computer and I can see the logo you are talking about. When I try to drag it to the desktop you can see that I have it but as soon as I drop it the window opens rather than putting the shortcut icon on the desktop.
     
    mik-dav 1500, Jan 23, 2025
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