Creating desktop shortcuts

This allows you to put a shortcut icon to a program, file, or folder on your computer desktop. You can then simply double-click the shortcut icon to open the program, file, or folder.

If you are using a newer version of Windows:

1. Click Start and move your mouse over All Programs
   
   
2. Drag your mouse to the right and hold it over the program or file for which you wish to create a desktop shortcut.
   
   
3. Right-click on that file and drag down to Send to and over to Desktop (Create Shortcut)
   
   

If you are using an older version of Windows:

1. Double-click your My Computer icon on your computer desktop.
   
   
2. Double-click the C:drive .
   
   
3. Find the program file, folder, or document for which you wish to create a desktop shortcut.
   (Hint: Most of your programs are in your Program Files folder.)
   
   
4. When you've found the program's executable file (it will usually be the program name followed by .exe),
   right-click on that file and drag down to Send to and over to Desktop (Create Shortcut)