Windows 10: Shortcuts to change desktops

Discus and support Shortcuts to change desktops in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Ctrl + Win + arrow keys right and left used to switch desktops. Now they are behaving like Ctrl + Alt + arrow keys used to behave. Is this another... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by trippap, Feb 13, 2023.

  1. TRIPPAP
    trippap Win User

    Shortcuts to change desktops


    Ctrl + Win + arrow keys right and left used to switch desktops. Now they are behaving like Ctrl + Alt + arrow keys used to behave. Is this another Microsoft "improvement"? I believe this new behavior arrived with the latest update.

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    trippap, Feb 13, 2023
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  2. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User

    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, Feb 13, 2023
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  3. KARTHICKA_R
    Karthicka_R Win User
    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, Feb 13, 2023
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  4. MIK-DAV 1500
    mik-dav 1500 Win User

    Shortcuts to change desktops

    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, Feb 13, 2023
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