Creating a Windows Shortcut without 'New' Option

Creating Windows Shortcut without the "New Shortcut" Option

Have you ever encountered an issue where the "New Shortcut" option is missing from the right-click context menu on your Windows desktop? Don't worry, you can still create a shortcut using alternative methods. In this article, we will explore several ways to create a Windows shortcut without the "New Shortcut" option.

Method 1: Using the Send To Menu

The "Send To" menu is a handy feature in Windows that allows you to quickly send a file or folder to a specific location. You can use this menu to create a shortcut on your desktop.

1. Locate the file or folder you want to create a shortcut for.
2. Right-click on the file or folder and select "Send To" from the context menu.
3. Select "Desktop (create shortcut)" from the submenu.

A shortcut to the file or folder will be created on your desktop.

Method 2: Using the Command Prompt

You can also use the Command Prompt to create a shortcut on your desktop. Here's how:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type "cmd" and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
3. Navigate to the directory where the file or folder is located using the cd command.
4. Type the following command to create a shortcut:
   mklink /D <shortcut\_name> <target\_path>

   Replace <shortcut\_name> with the name you want to give to the shortcut and <target\_path> with the path to the file or folder.

For example, the following command creates a shortcut named "My Shortcut" to the "C:\Windows" directory:

Method 3: Using a Third-Party Tool

There are several third-party tools available that can help you create a shortcut on your desktop without the "New Shortcut" option. One such tool is ShortcutMan, a free utility that allows you to create and manage shortcuts in Windows.

Creating a Windows shortcut without the "New Shortcut" option is easy using the methods described in this article. Whether you use the Send To menu, the Command Prompt, or a third-party tool, you can quickly create a shortcut to your favorite files and folders.

References

• How to Create a Shortcut Without the "New Shortcut" Option in Windows
• How to create a shortcut on the desktop in Windows 10
• Create a Shortcut Using the Command Prompt in Windows
• ShortcutMan