Hi catstowe-
I'm Kevin B. Windows user like you. Thank you for sharing you concern, let me help you sort things out.
Are you referring on how to create shortcut on your desktop?
If so, you can right click on the app then more then click on open file location.
Once your there right click on the app then click send to.
Click Desktop (shortcut).
Or,
Press windows key + R
Type: shell:appsfolder
It will open your application installed then right click on the app then create shortcut.
Click Yes.
Please let me know if you do have questions. Hope this will help and have a blessed day!
Thanks,
Kevin B.
Independent Advisor