windows add shortcut to start menu

Right-click, hold, drag and drop the .exe file that launch the apps to the Programs folder on the right. Select Create shortcuts here from the context menu. Right-click the shortcut, select Rename, and name the shortcut exactly how you want it to appear in the All apps list.

1. How do I add a shortcut to Windows 10 Start menu?
2. Can you pin a shortcut to Start menu?
3. How do I add a program to the Start menu?
4. How do I add files to the Start menu in Windows 10?
5. What folder is Start menu in Windows 10?
6. How do I add a website to my Start menu in Windows 10?
7. How do I open the Start menu in Windows 10?
8. How do I add pictures to my Start menu in Windows 10?
9. How do I add a shortcut to the Start menu in Windows 7?
10. How do I show my documents on my desktop Windows 10?
11. How do I pin a file to start?
12. How do I pin a document to my desktop in Windows 10?

How do I add a shortcut to Windows 10 Start menu?

The rest of the process is straightforward. Right-click and choose New > Shortcut. Enter the full path of the executable file or ms-settings shortcut you want to add (as in the example shown here), click Next, and then enter a name for the shortcut. Repeat this process for any other shortcuts you want to add.

Can you pin a shortcut to Start menu?

Create the shortcut at a place ( in a folder, desktop, etc. ) that is convenient for you, right-click the shortcut and click Pin to Start menu or pin to Taskbar.

How do I add a program to the Start menu?

Tip: Here's easy way to go to the Programs folder (inside Start Menu) directly: open Run by right clicking on the Start button and selecting Run -> type %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs into the textbox and click OK.

How do I add files to the Start menu in Windows 10?

How to show the Documents in Windows 10 Start menu

1. Right-click an empty area on the desktop and select Properties.
2. On the left side of the Personalization window, click Start.
3. Click Choose which folders appear on Start.
4. Change the Documents option or any of the other options from "Off" to "On."

What folder is Start menu in Windows 10?

In Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 and Windows 10, the folder is located in " %appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu " for individual users, or " %programdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu " for the shared portion of the menu.

How do I add a website to my Start menu in Windows 10?

First, head to the website you want to pin to your Start menu. Click or tap the menu button and select “Pin This Page to Start”. Agree to add the page, and the website will appear on your Start menu as a tile. You can drag it around and position it wherever you want.

How do I open the Start menu in Windows 10?

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—do either of the following:

1. On the left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon.
2. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.

How do I add pictures to my Start menu in Windows 10?

To change your user account's picture, head for the Start menu and click your picture in the screen's top-right corner. When the menu drops down, choose Change Account Settings. Windows presents the screen shown here. Windows lets each user choose an account picture.

How do I add a shortcut to the Start menu in Windows 7?

The easiest way to add an item to the Start menu for all users is to click the Start button then right-click on All Programs. Select the Open All Users action item, shown here. The location C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu will open. You can create shortcuts here and they'll show up for all users.

How do I show my documents on my desktop Windows 10?

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1. Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.
2. Locate the My Documents folder.
3. Right-click the My Documents folder, and then click Add Item to the Desktop.

How do I pin a file to start?

To pin a File,

1. Right-click on the File you want to pin to the Start Screen.
2. Click "Copy"
3. Go to "C:\Users\*YourUserName*\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"
4. Right-click again in the folder window, then click "Paste shortcut"

How do I pin a document to my desktop in Windows 10?

Pro tip: You can pin a document to an application shortcut on the Taskbar by clicking and dragging the file to the program icon that's already pinned to the taskbar. Windows 10 even allows pinning across multiple desktops. Click the Start button, right-click the program you'd like to pin, select More > Pin to start.