Desktop shortcut - Windows 10.

[David Oren]

I'm supposed to right-click on the desktop, choose shortcut and "Browse" to choose the folder or app...
In which case the "Browse" should present all contents of my-computer. Instead, the Browse option presents the contents of the desktop only.
Q: Is there a fix in the registry or elsewhere to restore the list to include all the contents of my computer?
Thanks, guys, for your kind attention.

 

[Regedit32]

Hi David,

Are you really wanting to do this three step process for creating a shortcut on Desktop?

If you open File Explorer, you can simply right-click on the file or folder you want a Desktop shortcut for and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

Or if you want to save a few microseconds then open File Explorer | locate the file or folder you want a Desktop shortcut for, then Right-click, hold and drag to Desktop then release right mouse button.

If you're still keen on an answer to your actual question, I'll take a look later and see whether its possible to modify the Registry for this particular System task. However, as already noted this seems a rather unnecessary exercise.

Regards,

Regedit32

 

[David Oren]

Thank you Regedit32.
It is not critical to tweak the registry but I'd prefer to do it. It usually is the best solution.
I am aware of the other options but sometimes it is tedious to close or reduce windows/apps and start browsing disks and volumes to do a simple task. If you have the solution I'd be very grateful.