To create a new shortcut, first click the Start button on the taskbar. Locate an app and then click and drag it to the desktop, as with the item called “Link” shown. Click and drag the shortcut that appears to the preferred location on the desktop. Do

Windows 10 still lets you create desktop shortcuts to applications, files, folders, and even websites. Desktop icons may a little out of fashion, but they’re still useful as part of a nicely organized desktop.

Create Desktop Shortcut in Windows 10. 1] The simplest way to create a desktop shortcut for your favorite program is to right-click on its .exe file and select Send To > Desktop (Create shortcut ...