Where Is That Shortcut?

By Dick Evans / 12/07/2020 / How-To, Windows 10

Occasionally, when I install an application in Windows 10 it does not add a shortcut to either my desktop or my Start menu. This happened recently when installing Frontpage 2003 on my new laptop. I will use that one as an example but you can use whichever one you need a shortcut for.

Win+Q and type FrontPage. Right-click on the app link and choose Open file location.

When the file location displays, right-click on the app and choose to Create shortcut.

Yes, you want to create it on the desktop.

The shortcut appears on the desktop.

To place a shortcut on the start menu, Win+Q and type FrontPage.

Right-click on the app link and choose Pin to start.

The app is now in the start menu. From there, you can right-click and if desired, Pin to taskbar.

I hope this tip is useful to you.

Dick

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About The Author

Dick Evans

Dick Evans (1943-2021) was in the tech industry for more than fifty years. Beginning his career in the '60s on IBM mainframes, he has been a Programmer, a Data Processing Manager (now called Information Systems Manager), a Consultant, an Assistant Professor, and a Writer. He has been published in a number of computer publications and has spoken at conferences here in the US and abroad. He is currently retired from the faculty at Rhode Island College and consulting/writing part-time, holding teaching seminars, and maintaining a number of Web sites. He maintains a blog with technical “stuff” and has a Web site at rwevans.com.