How to Create a Shortcut on Desktop Windows 10

In this tutorial, we are going to see how to create a shortcut on desktop in Windows 10. If you frequently have to open the Settings panel in Windows 10, you should know that you can quickly access it without having to click on the Start menu. You can actually create a quick access shortcut directly on your desktop that will allow you to open the Settings window faster. Here’s how.
 

How to Create a Shortcut on Desktop Windows 10

Step 1: Go to the Windows desktop, right click and choose to create a New Shortcut.
 

 

 
Step 2: Enter the location of the component. In the window that appears, enter the explore ms-settings: command in the text field and click Next.
 

 
Step 3: Then enter a name for your shortcut, such as Settings, and click the Finish button to confirm the creation of the shortcut.
 

 
 
Step 4: Pin your shortcut. The shortcut to Windows 10 Settings should now be sitting on your desktop. Double-clicking on it will directly open the Settings window of the operating system.
 

 
Note that it is also possible to directly pin the Windows Settings window to the taskbar. Once opened, right-click on the icon in the Windows taskbar and choose Pin to Taskbar.
 

 
You can then directly open the Windows settings with a single click.