Have you ever struggled to move an application or file to your desktop on Windows 10 or 7? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some easy steps to help you get there. Check out our guide below on how to move your applications and files to your desktop using Windows 10 and 7.
How to Move Your Applications to Your Desktop Using Windows 10
If you’re a Windows 10 user, it’s very easy to move your applications to your desktop. Simply follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Click on the Start button at the bottom left corner of your screen. This should open up the Start menu.
- Step 2: Locate the application you want to move to your desktop. Right-click on the application.
- Step 3: From the context menu, hover over More and click on Open File Location.
- Step 4: The File Explorer window should open up. Right-click on the application again and hover over Send to.
- Step 5: From the drop-down menu, click on Desktop (create shortcut). This should create a shortcut for the application on your desktop.
That’s it! You should now be able to see the application shortcut on your desktop.
How to Move Your Applications to Your Desktop Using Windows 7
Moving your applications to your desktop using Windows 7 is also very easy. Simply follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Click on the Start button at the bottom left corner of your screen. This should open up the Start menu.
- Step 2: Locate the application you want to move to your desktop. Right-click on the application.
- Step 3: From the context menu, hover over Send to.
- Step 4: Click on Desktop (create shortcut). This should create a shortcut for the application on your desktop.
And that’s it! You should now be able to see the application shortcut on your desktop.
FAQ About Moving Applications to Your Desktop
Q: Can I move any application to my desktop?
A: Yes! You should be able to move any application to your desktop using the steps outlined above.
Q: Will moving applications to my desktop affect the original installation of the application?
A: No, moving an application to your desktop will not affect the original installation. It will simply create a shortcut on your desktop that you can use to quickly access the application.
Video Tutorial on Moving Applications to Your Desktop
How to Move Your Files and Folders to Your Desktop Using Windows 10
Creating shortcuts for your files and folders is very similar to moving your applications to your desktop. Simply follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Locate the file or folder you want to create a shortcut for. Right-click on the file or folder.
- Step 2: From the context menu, hover over Send to.
- Step 3: Click on Desktop (create shortcut). This should create a shortcut for the file or folder on your desktop.
That’s it! You should now be able to see the shortcut for your file or folder on your desktop.
FAQ About Moving Files and Folders to Your Desktop
Q: Can I move any file or folder to my desktop?
A: Yes! You should be able to move any file or folder to your desktop using the steps outlined above.
Q: Will moving files or folders to my desktop affect the original location of the file or folder?
A: No, moving a file or folder to your desktop will not affect the original location. It will simply create a shortcut on your desktop that you can use to quickly access the file or folder.
Video Tutorial on Moving Files and Folders to Your Desktop
Conclusion
Moving your applications, files, and folders to your desktop is a great way to save time and make it easier to access your most used items. Remember, it’s as simple as following a few easy steps outlined above. And if you’re ever in doubt, be sure to check out our video tutorials for a more visual representation of the process!
