{"id":3952,"date":"2023-07-31T09:21:13","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T09:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/?p=3952"},"modified":"2023-07-31T09:21:13","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T09:21:13","slug":"how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add App Shortcut to Desktop Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69e939b736b1b\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e939b736b1b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#Video_Tutorial\" title=\"Video Tutorial:\">Video Tutorial:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#Why_You_Need_to_Add_App_Shortcut_to_Desktop_in_Windows_11\" title=\"Why You Need to Add App Shortcut to Desktop in Windows 11\">Why You Need to Add App Shortcut to Desktop in Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#Method_1_Creating_Desktop_Shortcut_via_Drag_and_Drop\" title=\"Method 1: Creating Desktop Shortcut via Drag and Drop\">Method 1: Creating Desktop Shortcut via Drag and Drop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#Method_2_Creating_a_Shortcut_from_File_Explorer\" title=\"Method 2: Creating a Shortcut from File Explorer\">Method 2: Creating a Shortcut from File Explorer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#Method_3_Creating_a_Shortcut_from_Start_Menu\" title=\"Method 3: Creating a Shortcut from Start Menu\">Method 3: Creating a Shortcut from Start Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#Method_4_Using_the_Create_Shortcut_Option\" title=\"Method 4: Using the &#8220;Create Shortcut&#8221; Option\">Method 4: Using the &#8220;Create Shortcut&#8221; Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#What_to_Do_If_You_Cant_Add_App_Shortcut_to_Desktop_in_Windows_11\" title=\"What to Do If You Can&#8217;t Add App Shortcut to Desktop in Windows 11\">What to Do If You Can&#8217;t Add App Shortcut to Desktop in Windows 11<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#Bonus_Tips\" title=\"Bonus Tips\">Bonus Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#5_FAQs\" title=\"5 FAQs\">5 FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tunesbro.com\/blog\/how-to-add-app-shortcut-to-desktop-windows-11\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Adding app shortcuts to the desktop in Windows 11 can be a convenient way to quickly access your favorite applications. Rather than searching through the Start menu or taskbar, having shortcuts right on your desktop gives you easy access with just a single click. In this blog post, we will explore different methods to add app shortcuts to the desktop in Windows 11 and provide step-by-step instructions for each method.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Tutorial\"><\/span>Video Tutorial:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<lite-youtube videoid=\"ZtCiBurzvqg\" playlabel=\"Play: Keynote (Google I\/O '18)\"><\/lite-youtube>\n <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Need_to_Add_App_Shortcut_to_Desktop_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>Why You Need to Add App Shortcut to Desktop in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding app shortcuts to the desktop in Windows 11 offers several benefits. Firstly, it saves time and effort by eliminating the need to search for applications in the Start menu or taskbar. With a shortcut directly on the desktop, you can launch your favorite apps with just a single click. Secondly, having app shortcuts on the desktop provides a visual reminder of the applications you frequently use. It can help you stay organized and access your most important software easily. Lastly, adding shortcuts to the desktop gives you a personalized touch to your Windows 11 experience, allowing you to customize your desktop with the apps you love.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Creating_Desktop_Shortcut_via_Drag_and_Drop\"><\/span>Method 1: Creating Desktop Shortcut via Drag and Drop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the simplest methods to add an app shortcut to the desktop in Windows 11 is by using drag and drop. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon in the taskbar.<br \/>\nStep 2: Locate the app you want to create a shortcut for.<br \/>\nStep 3: Click and hold on the app icon, then drag it to an empty area on your desktop.<br \/>\nStep 4: Release the mouse button to drop the app icon, creating a shortcut on the desktop.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<br \/>\n&#8211; Quick and easy method<br \/>\n&#8211; Requires no additional software or settings<br \/>\n&#8211; Intuitive drag and drop functionality<\/p>\n<p>Cons:<br \/>\n&#8211; You may accidentally move the app instead of creating a shortcut<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Creating_a_Shortcut_from_File_Explorer\"><\/span>Method 2: Creating a Shortcut from File Explorer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another method to add an app shortcut to the desktop in Windows 11 is by using File Explorer. Here&#8217;s how you can do it:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar.<br \/>\nStep 2: Navigate to the location of the app executable file (.exe).<br \/>\nStep 3: Right-click on the app executable file.<br \/>\nStep 4: Select \"<strong>Send to<\/strong>\" and then choose \"<strong>Desktop (create shortcut)<\/strong>\" from the options.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<br \/>\n&#8211; Allows you to create shortcuts for apps located in specific folders<br \/>\n&#8211; Offers more control and customization options<\/p>\n<p>Cons:<br \/>\n&#8211; Requires you to know the exact location of the app executable file<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Creating_a_Shortcut_from_Start_Menu\"><\/span>Method 3: Creating a Shortcut from Start Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you prefer using the Start menu to add app shortcuts to the desktop in Windows 11, this method is for you. Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Open the Start menu by clicking on the Windows icon in the taskbar.<br \/>\nStep 2: Locate the app you want to create a shortcut for.<br \/>\nStep 3: Right-click on the app icon.<br \/>\nStep 4: Select \"<strong>More<\/strong>\" from the context menu.<br \/>\nStep 5: Choose \"<strong>Open file location<\/strong>\" to open the folder containing the app executable file.<br \/>\nStep 6: Right-click on the app executable file.<br \/>\nStep 7: Select \"<strong>Send to<\/strong>\" and then choose \"<strong>Desktop (create shortcut)<\/strong>\" from the options.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<br \/>\n&#8211; Provides an alternative method to create app shortcuts from the Start menu<br \/>\n&#8211; Suitable for users who prefer navigating through the Start menu<\/p>\n<p>Cons:<br \/>\n&#8211; Requires additional steps compared to the drag and drop method<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Using_the_Create_Shortcut_Option\"><\/span>Method 4: Using the &#8220;<strong>Create Shortcut<\/strong>&#8221; Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 provides a built-in option to create shortcuts for apps. Here&#8217;s how you can use this method:<\/p>\n<p>Step 1: Right-click on an empty area on your desktop.<br \/>\nStep 2: From the context menu, select \"<strong>New<\/strong>\" and then choose \"<strong>Shortcut.<\/strong>\"<br \/>\nStep 3: In the \"<strong>Create Shortcut<\/strong>\" window, click on the \"<strong>Browse<\/strong>\" button.<br \/>\nStep 4: Navigate to the location of the app executable file.<br \/>\nStep 5: Select the app executable file, then click \"<strong>OK.<\/strong>\"<br \/>\nStep 6: Click \"<strong>Next<\/strong>\" and provide a name for the shortcut.<br \/>\nStep 7: Click \"<strong>Finish<\/strong>\" to create the shortcut on your desktop.<\/p>\n<p>Pros:<br \/>\n&#8211; Allows you to create shortcuts for apps without needing to go through the Start menu or File Explorer<br \/>\n&#8211; Offers customization options for the shortcut name<\/p>\n<p>Cons:<br \/>\n&#8211; Requires you to know the exact location of the app executable file<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_You_Cant_Add_App_Shortcut_to_Desktop_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>What to Do If You Can&#8217;t Add App Shortcut to Desktop in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you encounter any issues while trying to add an app shortcut to the desktop in Windows 11, here are a few fixes you can try:<\/p>\n<p>1. Restart your computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve any temporary glitches or conflicts that may be preventing you from creating shortcuts.<br \/>\n2. Update Windows: Ensure that you have the latest Windows 11 updates installed. Software updates often address compatibility issues and bugs.<br \/>\n3. Check app permissions: Make sure the app you&#8217;re trying to create a shortcut for has the necessary permissions to create shortcuts. You can check this in the app&#8217;s settings or contact the app developer for assistance.<br \/>\n4. Run as administrator: Trying to create a shortcut by right-clicking on the app executable file and selecting \"<strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>\" may bypass any permissions or compatibility issues.<br \/>\n5. Use third-party software: If all else fails, you can explore third-party software that specializes in managing app shortcuts and desktop customization. Be cautious when downloading and installing software from external sources.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_Tips\"><\/span>Bonus Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are three bonus tips to enhance your app shortcut experience in Windows 11:<\/p>\n<p>1. Organize shortcuts into folders: Create folders on your desktop to group related app shortcuts. This can help keep your desktop tidy and make it easier to find the shortcuts you need.<br \/>\n2. Customize shortcut icons: Right-click on a shortcut, select \"<strong>Properties,<\/strong>\" and navigate to the \"<strong>Shortcut<\/strong>\" tab. From there, click on the \"<strong>Change Icon<\/strong>\" button to choose a custom icon for the shortcut.<br \/>\n3. Pin shortcuts to the taskbar: If you frequently use certain apps, you can pin their shortcuts to the taskbar for even quicker access. Simply right-click on the shortcut and select \"<strong>Pin to taskbar.<\/strong>\"<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_FAQs\"><\/span>5 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4>Q1: Can I add app shortcuts to the desktop for all users on my Windows 11 computer?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, you can add app shortcuts to the desktop for all users on your Windows 11 computer. However, the process may require administrative privileges and access to user-specific folders.<\/p>\n<h4>Q2: Can I remove an app shortcut from the desktop without uninstalling the application?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Yes, you can remove an app shortcut from the desktop without uninstalling the application. Simply right-click on the shortcut and select \"<strong>Delete<\/strong>\" from the context menu.<\/p>\n<h4>Q3: Can I create custom keyboard shortcuts for app shortcuts on the desktop?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Unfortunately, Windows 11 does not provide a built-in option to create custom keyboard shortcuts specifically for app shortcuts on the desktop. However, you can create keyboard shortcuts for applications using other methods or third-party software.<\/p>\n<h4>Q4: How do I restore a deleted app shortcut from the desktop?<\/h4>\n<p>A: If you accidentally delete an app shortcut from the desktop, you can restore it from the Recycle Bin. Open the Recycle Bin, locate the shortcut, right-click on it, and select \"<strong>Restore<\/strong>\" to bring it back to the desktop.<\/p>\n<h4>Q5: Can I create app shortcuts for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps on the desktop?<\/h4>\n<p>A: Creating app shortcuts for Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps on the desktop follows a slightly different approach. Instead of traditional shortcuts, you can right-click on a UWP app in the Start menu and select \"<strong>Pin to taskbar<\/strong>\" to have an app icon on the taskbar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding app shortcuts to the desktop in Windows 11 enables quick and easy access to your favorite applications. 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