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Create Windows 8 / 8.1 desktop shortcut for Program-Files and Program-Files(x86)!


To create a desktop shortcut for Program-Files and Program-Files(x86) in Windows 8 or 8.1!



1. Please press the Windows 8 Shortcut [Windows + D] to see the Windows Desktop.

2. Now click on a free area on the desktop, (right-click).

3: In the context menu select (click) "New / Shortcut"

4. enter:%programfiles%, and [ENTER] 

(... see Image-1 Point 1 to 7)

PS:%programfiles(x86)% for Program-Files(x86)!

The name "Program-Files" is automatically assigned

You've got a very quick access to the program-files folder on Windows 8.1, 10 or other MS Server OS.



(Image-1) Create Windows 8 / 8.1 desktop shortcut for Program-Files and Program-Files(x86)!
Create Windows 8 desktop shortcut for Program-Files and Program-Files(x86)!
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Desktop shortcuts provide easy access to files, programs, and folders. In Windows 10, 8.1, and earlier versions of Windows, you can create a shortcut to a program on the desktop by right-clicking the program in the Start menu, clicking the Send option, and then clicking Desktop Create Shortcut.




FAQ 89: Updated on: 15 July 2020 16:14 Windows
Windows-8

How can I quickly open, find, the Program Files folder in Windows 8.1 / 10?


You can open the Program Files folder quickly with the MS explorer in Windows 8, 8.1 and 10, here are some easy example Info:Content / Solutions: 1.
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Safely remove USB drives via a Windows 8/8.1 or 10 desktop shortcut!


To Safely Remove USB drives via a Windows 8 desktop shortcut, , please press the Windows 8 Shortcut [Windows + D].to see the Windows-8 Desktop see Image-1.
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How can I see if I have x64 Edition or Windows x32/x86 on Windows 10/8.1?


In Windows 8, 8.1 or new Windows 10 you can quite easily see if you have x64 or x32/x86 Edition ergo 32-Bir or 64-Bit OS. To see this, open the Control Panel. 
Windows-8

Help, the Windows 8, 10 Explorer does not update e.g. auto refresh the file list view?


Solution if the Windows 8.1, 10 Explorer dont update the current view automatically, is also for Server 2019, 2016, 1. Please remove the virtual drives
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How can I deactivate the Windows 8.1 Favorites in the navigation pane?


In the MS-Windows 8/8.1 Explorer navigation pane folder tree you can quite fast hide or display the Favorites Easy show  the favorites folder in tree
Windows-8

Enable automatic backup Windows 8.1 and 10 (create a File History)?


If you want to create automatically in Windows 8.1 and 10 copies of files you need to activate or turn on file version history 1. To do this, so  please
Windows-8

Create desktop program shortcuts in Windows 8.1 and 10! 


Solution for Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 to create program shortcuts on the desktop and MS Server OS New: ► Create desktop shortcut in Windows 10 The Program

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