Just beginning on a new computer

[susie1234]

How do I get a software shortcut on my desktop?

 

[Trouble]

Hello and welcome to the forum.
Go here
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
Find the program that you want.....
Right click and choose Send To -> Desktop (Create Shortcut) from the right click context menu.

 

[wegmand]

On Windows 10 I'm able to just drag the shortcut from the START menu onto the desktop to copy a link.

 

[CosmicEternity]

On Windows 10 I'm able to just drag the shortcut from the START menu onto the desktop to copy a link.

Hey, is this possible when you use the Start Screen style on Windows 10 (like I do) or is there an alternative method? Thanks.

 

[wegmand]

Hey, is this possible when you use the Start Screen style on Windows 10 (like I do) or is there an alternative method? Thanks.

I wasn't able to do that. I think you'll first have to turn off the option for "Use Start full screen" and then drag & drop from the START menu to the desktop. Then you can turn the option back on.