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In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn place a program´s shortcut for all users desktop or start menu.
How to: Place a program´s shortcut for all users desktop or Start Menu
All users desktop: C:\Users\Public\Desktop\ All users start menu: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\ However, the folder is hidden by default…doesn’t show the public desktop folder by default…..you must show the hidden files and folders.
Summary
You’ve successfully learned place a program´s shortcut for all users desktop or start menu. If you run into any issues, double-check the prerequisites and ensure your Windows environment is properly configured.