How to create a shortcut icons in windows XP Home Edition of 2002 for starting the comp.

I'm just learning how to move things on this computer. I am looking for step by step instructions how to create a shortcut icons posted on my desktopp for fast entry to various installed programs and the desired Web sites. Can you help / teach me how to - thanks.

If you have a program in the start menu. All programs, (some other places as well), just: right-click | Send to | Desktop (create shortcut).

For a Web site, save in my favorites first. Then, just left-click on it and drag it to the desktop or the taskbar.

Bruce Hagen
MS - MVP October 1, 2004 ~ September 30, 2010
Imperial Beach, CA

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