Shortcut locations on desktop systems
You can create shortcuts in any folder on the Files, Folders, Shortcuts page. However, to make them appear on the Desktop, Start menu, or Programs menu, use the folders shown in the following table.
For more information about shortcut installation, see Installing Shortcuts.
| Menu | Folder |
|---|---|
| Desktop (common) | Target System\All Users\Desktop |
| Desktop (installing user) | Target System\Current User\Desktop |
| Start menu (common) | Target System\All Users\Start Menu |
| Start menu (installing user) | Target System\Current User\Start Menu |
| Programs menu (common) | Target System\All Users\Start Menu\Programs |
| Programs menu (installing user) | Target System\Current User\Start Menu\Programs |
| Application program group (common) | Target System\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\<ProductName> |
| Application program group (installing user) | Target System\Current User\Start Menu\Programs\<ProductName> |
| Startup menu (common) | Target System\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup |
| Startup menu (installing user) | Target System\Current User\Start Menu\Programs\Startup |
| QuickLaunch toolbar (installing user) | Target System\Current User\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer |
Related topics
File, Folder, Shortcut, Mobile File, Mobile Folder, Mobile Shortcut, Installing Files, Installing Shortcuts, Working with project pages