Windows 10: Seriously can't add the Photos app as a shortcut??

Going through setup process of new laptop. The Photos app actually looks good and is something I want to be reminded of y having a shortcut on the home screen, but Help tells me that this isn't possible for some apps.

is this serious? Microsoft create something worth using but then make sure it's never seen again by hiding it in the start menu????

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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.

 

Seriously can't add the Photos app as a shortcut??

Hi Alex

Find the Photos App on your Start Menu, then just click and drag that onto your Desktop, that will create a Desktop Shortcut . . .

You can do this for any application on your Start Menu!

 

Windows 10 Photo Gallery shortcut

Hi Robert,

To create a shortcut for Windows 10 Photo Gallery, follow these steps:

• Right-click on Photo Gallery, and then choose the Open file or folder location.
• A pop-up window will appear showing Photo Gallery, and then right-click on it.
• Select Send to> Desktop (create shortcut).

Let us know how it goes.