how to create desktop icon for NEW Media Player

Question

how can I create a desktop icon for the "new" media player ?

Answer 1

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Click Windows + R key, type

shell:appsfolder

and click Ok.

Locate Media Player, right-click, and select ' Create Desktop Shortcut'.

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Answer 2

To create a desktop icon (shortcut) for the new Media Player in Windows:

1. Select Start and click All apps to show the full list of installed applications.
2. Scroll to find Media Player (the new app).
3. Click and drag Media Player from the Start menu to the desktop. This creates a shortcut icon.

If drag-and-drop is not convenient, another option is:

1. Right-click Media Player in the All apps list.
2. Select More (if shown), then choose an option like Open file location.
3. In the File Explorer window that opens, right-click the Media Player shortcut, select Show more options (if needed), then Send to > Desktop (create shortcut).

After that, the Media Player icon will appear on the desktop and can be moved or arranged like other desktop icons.

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References:

• Customize the Desktop Icons in Windows
• How to Arrange or Move Icons on the Desktop
• How to add Microsoft 365 Office to desktop or bottom bar - Microsoft Q&A