How To create shortcuts on the desktop?

To create a shortcut on the desktop to a folder, program or file, there are two methods to choose from.

Method 1

1. Locate the item that you want to create a shortcut for.
2. Right-click on the item, click Send To , and then click Desktop (create shortcut)

 

3. The shortcut icon appears on your desktop

Note: The shortcut is identified by a small arrow at the bottom of the icon.

Method 2
To create a shortcut on the desktop to file shares:

1. Right-click an open area on the desktop, point to New, then click Shortcut.

 

2. Click Browse and Locate the network drive to which you want  to create a shortcut, click on the network drive, and then click Next

 

 3. Type a name for the shortcut. If a Finish button appears at the bottom of the dialog box, click it.

 

4. The shortcut icon appears on your desktop.

 

 Advantage
The boot time of your computer will be reduced by using network shortcuts instead of active network drive connections which will not be automatically launched.
Helpful Tips:

• To modify settings for a shortcut, right-click on the shortcut, and then click Properties. Settings that can be modified include the key combination used to start the shortcut.
• To delete a shortcut, right-click the shortcut, and then click Delete. Or, you may drag the shortcut to the Recycle Bin. When you delete a shortcut to an object, the original object is not deleted.