How to Create a Desktop Shortcut on Windows

Create a Desktop Shortcut in File Explorer With a Right-Click

1. From your taskbar, launch File Explorer.
   
   
   
2. Navigate to the file or program, then select it.
   
   
   
3. Right-click the name of the file. From the menu that appears, select Send to.
   
   
   
4. Select Desktop (create shortcut).
   
   
   
5. Your new shortcut appears on your desktop. You can use it as you would the other shortcuts.