Windows 10: Windows 10 custom shortcut not working In desktop

Discus and support Windows 10 custom shortcut not working In desktop in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; hello, I have a small but annoying problem that I have been ignoring since the beginning of 2018! I have created custom shortcuts e.g. control+ F1,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by TSalib, Aug 11, 2018.

  1. TSalib Win User

    Windows 10 custom shortcut not working In desktop


    hello,


    I have a small but annoying problem that I have been ignoring since the beginning of 2018!


    I have created custom shortcuts e.g. control+ F1, F2 etc. to launch different programs.

    When I start or restart my computer and I am at the desktop screen [wallpaper screen] and no programs running, none of the custom shortcuts work!


    However when I start ANY program e.g. notepad Firefox or file Explorer, the custom shortcuts works flawlessly!


    After closing all programs and returning to desktop, the shortcuts stops working again!


    I hope I managed to explain my problem clearly. And I hope there is a solution out there.


    Thank you

    :)
     
    TSalib, Aug 11, 2018
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  2. Frick Win User

    Windows 10 commands/shortcuts/env. var.

    Keyboard shortcuts to open programs:

    Create a shortcut on the desktop to whatever program you want. Right click -> Properties and fill in the field there. Sadly the shortcut needs to remain on the desktop, but you can hide it.

    Fun fact: If you had keyboard shortcuts for programs pinned to your Windows 7 start menu, those shortcuts still work when you update to Windows 10.
     
    Frick, Aug 11, 2018
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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, Aug 11, 2018
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  4. Windows 10 custom shortcut not working In desktop

    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, Aug 11, 2018
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