New Desktop Shortcut: Windows 10

If you want a shortcut to a specific document or folder located elsewhere on your PC:

Creating shortcuts on your desktop is a great way to access your favorite apps, files, and websites quickly without navigating through menus or folders. Here are the three most common methods to do it. new desktop shortcut windows 10

| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Shortcut doesn't work (target moved/deleted) | Right-click → → fix the Target path, or delete the shortcut. | | Double-click opens "How do you want to open this file?" | The target program is missing. Reinstall app or delete shortcut. | | "Shortcut" suffix keeps appearing | Rename the shortcut manually (F2 key). Windows adds it for new links but can be removed. | | Can't create shortcut on desktop (access denied) | You don't have write permissions to desktop. Check user account type or run as admin. | | Desktop icons missing entirely | Right-click desktop → View → ensure Show desktop icons is checked. | If you want a shortcut to a specific