How to Make a Desktop Shortcut to a Network Place

Have you ever wished you had a shortcut to a network place or a folder stored on the Microsoft Network? The following steps will show you how to create one using the “Add Network Place Wizard."

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Click “Start” and then “My Network Places." If you do not see “My Network Places” in your “Start” menu, click “Start” and then “My Computer." Under “Other Places” click “My Network Places."
2. In the “Network Tasks” task pane, click “Add a Network Place."
3. The “Add Network Place Wizard” will open. Click “Next."
4. Click “Choose Another Network Location” and click “Next."
5. Type the address of the website, network location, or FTP site you want this shortcut to open. If you aren’t sure what the address is, click “Browse” and navigate to the location and click “OK." Click “Next."
6. Enter a name for your shortcut and click “Next," and then click “Finish."

Tips & Warnings

• Your shortcut will be in “My Network Places." You can move it wherever you want by selecting it and dragging it with your mouse.

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