To create a desktop shortcut to a file stored on your Windows PC: Begin by navigating in Windows Explorer to locate the file for which you wish to create a desktop shortcut.

Learn how to create a desktop shortcut to open your favorite application, website, etc, & place it on your Windows 11/10 Desktop or any other folder.

To create a shortcut in Windows 10, just right-click a file, program, or folder, and select one of two options.