Opening a shortcut on your A drive to a file on your E drive can be a useful way to quickly access and work with files located on different drives. This article will guide you through the steps to open a shortcut on your A drive to a file on your E drive.
Step 1: Find the Shortcut
The first step is to locate the shortcut on your A drive that you want to open. The shortcut will have a small arrow icon on it, indicating that it is a shortcut and not the actual file. You can usually find shortcuts on your desktop or in a folder.
Step 2: Right-click on the Shortcut
Once you have located the shortcut, right-click on it. This will open a context menu with various options.
Step 3: Select "Properties"
In the context menu, select the "Properties" option. This will open a new window with the properties of the shortcut.
Step 4: Go to the "Shortcut" Tab
In the properties window, go to the "Shortcut" tab. This tab contains various settings and options related to the shortcut.
Step 5: Edit the "Target" Field
In the "Shortcut" tab, you will see a field labeled "Target." This field contains the location of the file that the shortcut points to.
By default, the "Target" field will have a path similar to C:\path\to\file.txt. To open a file on your E drive, you need to replace the current path with the path to the file on your E drive.
For example, if the current path is C:\path\to\file.txt and the file you want to open is located at E:\documents\file.txt, you would replace the current path with E:\documents\file.txt.
Step 6: Save the Changes
After editing the "Target" field, click on the "Apply" or "OK" button to save the changes you made to the shortcut properties.
Step 7: Double-click the Shortcut
Now that you have edited the shortcut properties, you can double-click on the shortcut to open the file on your E drive. The file will open using the default program associated with its file type.
That's it! You have successfully opened a shortcut on your A drive to a file on your E drive. This method can save you time and make it easier to access files located on different drives.
References
| Source | Link |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Support | https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-or-delete-a-shortcut-81b92e41-7f3e-4a00-9ccf-dc8f0d7f2b47 |
| Computer Hope | https://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000749.htm |