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Step 1
Select an area on the desktop that is blank and then right mouse click.
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Step 2
Move the mouse pointer down to the "New" option in the dropdown menu that will appear. Wait until the system reacts and a sub-menu appears on the desktop.
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Step 3
Move the mouse pointer over to the new dropdown menu that has appeared and select "Shortcut" from the list of options.
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Step 4
Enter information about the program to which you wish to make a shortcut. A form will appear that has the cursor blinking in a box labeled "Type the location of the item" as well as a browse button next to the text box. Either type in the location of the item or select the browse button to browse for the item.
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Step 5
Type text into the text box to enable the "Next" button at the bottom of the form so one can continue.
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Step 6
Select a name for the shortcut. You can use the default name that is presented if you want.
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Step 7
Click "Finish," after ensuring the name of the new shortcut to the desktop is as you want it.









