Windows 10: Shortcut to Excel

Hi, in Windows 10, am unable to create desktop shortcuts to Excel, Word, etc. without first clicking the Office Icon. (I subscribe to Office 365 Personal.) Prior to a reinstallation of Windows, I was able to. Can anyone advise how to create those direct links? Thank.

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Decktop Shortcuts to Excel files don't work since Windows update

Hi,

An outdated Office program is one of the possible reasons why you’re unable to open desktop shortcut Excel files. Since you’ve updated your Windows operating system, we suggest that you install an Office update as well. This is for us to further isolate
the concern. To do so, open Word > File >
Account > under Product information > choose Update Options >
Update Now. Once the update is finished, check if the issue persists.

In the event that it doesn’t work, we recommend setting up Excel as your default program on your computer. You may refer to the steps below:

• Right-click the desktop shortcuts Excel files, then select Properties
• In the Opens with section, click Change and choose
  Excel 2013. Once it’s done, check if the issue was resolved.

Let us know the result of your troubleshooting.

 

How do you delete Excel shortcuts in Windows 10?

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• 
  What exactly happens when you try to delete the shortcut?
  
• 
  Are you getting any error message?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

To delete a shortcut

Right-click the shortcut that you want to delete, click
Delete, and then click yes. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Reply with necessary information and I’ll be happy to help you further

Thanks and Regards

 

Screensaver shortcut

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I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

• Go to the folder C:\Windows\System32 and sort by file type.
• Look for the screensaver file type (.scr).
• Find the file scrnsave.scr(you can choose any of the screensavers).
• Right click and select send to>desktop (create shortcut). The shortcut on my attachment, but when i click on it my screen goes off and on and nothing else.