Shortcut locations on desktop systems
You can create shortcuts in any folder on the Files and folders page. However, to make them appear on the Desktop, Start menu, or Programs menu, use the folders shown in the following tables. For more information about shortcut installation, see Installing Shortcuts.
Shortcuts common to all users on a system
| Menu | Folder |
|---|---|
| Desktop | Target System\Desktop (Public) |
| Start menu | Target System\Desktop (Public)\Start Menu |
| Programs menu | Target System\Desktop (Public)\Start Menu\Programs |
| Product program group | Target System\Desktop (Public)\Start Menu\Programs\<ProductName> |
| Startup menu | Target System\Desktop (Public)\Start Menu\Programs\Startup |
Shortcuts for the current user only
| Menu | Folder |
|---|---|
| Desktop | Target System\Users\Current User\Desktop |
| QuickLaunch toolbar | Target System\Users\Current User\Desktop\Quick Launch |
| Start menu | Target System\Users\Current User\Start Menu |
| Programs menu | Target System\Users\Current User\Start Menu\Programs |
| Product program group | Target System\Users\Current User\Start Menu\Programs\<ProductName> |
| Startup menu | Target System\Users\Current User\Start Menu\Programs\Startup |
Related topics
File, Folder, Shortcut, Installing Files, Installing Shortcuts, Working with project pages