Create shortcut on the desktop

In this practical tip, we explain how you can create a shortcut on the desktop. Shortcuts can be helpful to quickly open programs or folders.

Create a link using the "Send to" function

With the "Send to" function you can easily create shortcuts on the desktop. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. Navigate to the program's .exe file or the folder from which you want to create a shortcut on the desktop. To do this, either change to the directory where the program or folder is stored or navigate to the corresponding start menu entry.
2. Right click on the program's exe file or folder.
3. Select "Send to".
4. Then select "Desktop (create shortcut").

Create a shortcut yourself

In addition to the option described above, you also have the option of creating a shortcut yourself. Proceed as follows:

1. Right-click an empty space on the desktop.
2. Choose "New" -> "Link".
3. Click on "Browse". Then navigate to the program's exe file or folder and select the file or folder.
4. Click on Continue".
5. Enter a name for the shortcut and click "Finish".

These instructions refer to Windows 7.