How to Create Desktop Shortcuts on Windows 11 PC – Guide
Windows 11 has been redesigned to make it easier to use, with a modern look that improves accessibility. Changes have been made to the user interface and some routine tasks may be different from Windows 10 or earlier versions. The “This PC” feature in Windows 11 provides quick access to folders such as desktop, documents, downloads, music, photos and videos as well as all devices and hard drives in one file explorer window. This is the go-to place for navigating root directory folders.
In Windows 11, “This PC” is not pinned to Start or available as a desktop shortcut by default. To access it quickly, users must manually create a shortcut or pin it to Start.
Create desktop shortcuts on Windows 11 PC
Access File Explorer from the taskbar.
Users can quickly access their computer’s files by dragging “This PC” from the File Explorer window to the desktop.
A desktop shortcut to This PC is now available.
How to show this PC on the desktop (not shortcut)
Want to add “This PC” to your desktop without the shortcut pin? Here’s how: access Windows desktop icon settings for a more complicated way to do it. The result will be the same as if you had used the shortcut icon.
Users can customize their desktop by right-clicking and selecting the “Customize” option.
Users can customize their experience by selecting Themes in the Personalization settings window.
Choose the Desktop Icon Settings option.
Activating the checkbox for “Computer” in the desktop icons will add “This PC” to your desktop.
Final note
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