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Place 'File Explorer' Shortcut On Desktop in Windows 11

Anonymous
2024-09-23T17:14:34+00:00

This used to be a 2-click move.

How do I simply place Win 11 'File Explorer' on my Desktop?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-09-23T17:49:20+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community and I'll be glad to assist you today.

    • Right-click on your desktop, and select New > Shortcut.

    • Type C:\Windows\explorer.exe in the location of the item field.

    • Click Next.

    • Type the name Explorer and click finish.

    I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be happy to help you further.

    Best regards,

    Gunasekar N

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-23T17:22:15+00:00

    Hello. WIN+R C:\Windows ENTER . Then right-click explorer.exe choose show more options then choose send to desktop.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-23T18:53:38+00:00

    Resovled.

    Thanks

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-09-23T17:38:16+00:00

    Just going to Control Panel and right-click File Explorer got me there.

    Thanks

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