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01_Bob
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Mar 26, 2021

desktop shortcut

Is there a way to create a desktop shortcut for files?

 

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  • 01_Bob wrote:

    Is there a way to create a desktop shortcut for files?

     


    Do you mean a desktop shortcut to a file (or share) on the ReadyNAS???

     

    Or are you just asking a PC queston?

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      Ematheu
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        StephenB
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      • StephenB's avatar
        StephenB
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        01_Bob wrote:

        A desktop shortcut to the nas file's 

         


        You navigate to the folder (or file) in file explorer, and right-click.  You'll see an option to "create shortcut." 

         

        Normally it will put that in shortcut in the folder you are in, so you will need to move it to the desktop after you create it. But if you are looking at the share list, Windows will tell you that it can't store the shortcut in that location, and offer to put it on the desktop instead.  Obviously you say yes.

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