How do I create a shortcut on the desktop to a directory/disk?

John Savill

March 4, 1999

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A. The procedure below works for and file/directory/disk (even the a: drive).

  1. Start Explorer (Start - Programs - Explorer or Win+E)

  2. Right click on the file/directory/disk and drag to the desktop

  3. Release the Right mouse button and from the menu that will be displayed, select "Create Shortcut(s) here"

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