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How to Add a Shortcut to Your Windows XP Desktop

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add a shortcut to your Windows XP Desktop.

To begin, right-click on an empty place of your desktop to open the context menu.

Index: Add a Shortcut to Your Windows XP Desktop

  1. How to Add a Shortcut to Your Windows XP Desktop
  2. Open the New Submenu
  3. Open the Create Shortcut Tool
  4. Locate the File or Folder
  5. Select the File or Folder
  6. Click Next
  7. Name the Shortcut

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