Creating Shortcuts - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Reference Manual

5-6 Introducing Microsoft Windows

Creating Shortcuts

Shortcuts are used to open files and programs without having to select them from
the Start menu or from their permanent location on the hard drive. If you frequently
use a certain file or folder, you can place a shortcut for it on your desktop as an
icon or on the Start menu for quick access.
To create a shortcut to a file or folder, complete the following steps:
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To use the shortcut, double-click the new shortcut icon.