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Removable disk shortcut?
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Elaine Young <hidden_spring@...>
Hi,
I am having a senior moment. I have done this before but just can't work through the process right now. Can someone tell me the steps to create a shortcut on my desktop to access my removable disk? I frequently need to access flash drives plugged into the computer and like to have "removable disk" right on my desktop . I think I press windows key, type in this PC, hit enter and I find "devices and drives, row header expanded" -- but I just can't find the CD, e or f drive, and I really would like to make it all a shortcut. Am I making sense to you? Just not sure how to explain what I want to do. smile. -Elaine -- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ After Weeks Of Rumors, Joanna Gaines Comes Clean risingstarnewspaper.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a6f7036ed4b470351519st03vuc
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Jonas Voll
Well you can use the drive letter, but that may change!
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Elaine Young Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 1:04 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Removable disk shortcut? Hi, I am having a senior moment. I have done this before but just can't work through the process right now. Can someone tell me the steps to create a shortcut on my desktop to access my removable disk? I frequently need to access flash drives plugged into the computer and like to have "removable disk" right on my desktop . I think I press windows key, type in this PC, hit enter and I find "devices and drives, row header expanded" -- but I just can't find the CD, e or f drive, and I really would like to make it all a shortcut. Am I making sense to you? Just not sure how to explain what I want to do. smile. -Elaine -- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ After Weeks Of Rumors, Joanna Gaines Comes Clean risingstarnewspaper.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a6f7036ed4b470351519st03vuc SonicWall identified this message as clean. To manage your junk mail go to https://nospam.envisionus.com and logon with your domain userid and password. If you consider this email to be spam please forward it to 'spam@...' NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution or forwarding of the message or any attached file is not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system.
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Joe DiNero
Do you mean having my computer or if you are Windows 10 This PC on your desktop?
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Elaine Young Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 2:04 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Removable disk shortcut? Hi, I am having a senior moment. I have done this before but just can't work through the process right now. Can someone tell me the steps to create a shortcut on my desktop to access my removable disk? I frequently need to access flash drives plugged into the computer and like to have "removable disk" right on my desktop . I think I press windows key, type in this PC, hit enter and I find "devices and drives, row header expanded" -- but I just can't find the CD, e or f drive, and I really would like to make it all a shortcut. Am I making sense to you? Just not sure how to explain what I want to do. smile. -Elaine -- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ After Weeks Of Rumors, Joanna Gaines Comes Clean risingstarnewspaper.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a6f7036ed4b470351519st03vuc
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Elaine Young <hidden_spring@...>
Hi Joe,
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Not sure if This PC is what I want. Let me try again... I want a shortcut on my desktop that will take me directly to my removable disk options such as "CD", "E drive" and "F drive". I did this on my computer 2 years ago but the process to do it must have changed in one of the updates. I am trying to tell a friend how to open a flash drive she has connected into her USB. Elaine
On 1/29/2018 3:18 PM, Joe DiNero wrote:
Do you mean having my computer or if you are Windows 10 This PC on your desktop? --
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Carol Smith
Hi,
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I just created a shortcut for one of my external drives in Windows 10. First, make sure the drive is plugged in. Press Windows key plus E Find the drive in the list of available drives Press the applications/context key Arrow down to create shortcut and press enter I was given a choice of creating the shortcut on the desktop and chose yes The shortcut is on my desktop. It is called Seagate backup plus drive and has a drive letter The drive opens when I enter on the desktop shortcut icon. Hope this helps. Carol
On 1/29/2018 8:58 PM, Elaine Young wrote:
Hi Joe,
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Sieghard Weitzel <sieghard@...>
That is one way to do it which has not been changed since Windows 7 at least.
If you already know the drive letter for your CD drive or other removeable drive, you can also do the following: 1. Make sure you are on the desktop, it doesn't matter which icon. 2. Press Control+Spacebar to unselect the icon you are on 3. Press application key or Shift+F10 4. Arrow down to "New" or press "w" 5. Arrow down to "Shortcut" and press enter 6. In the "Type a location" enter your drive letter followed by a colon, e.g. d: or e:, tab to Next and press space 7. In the "Enter a name for the shortcut" type what you want to call it, e.g. DVD Drive" or "USB Drive", tab to Finish and press space. Regards, Sieghard
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David Bailes
Hi Elaine,
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just to add that an alternative to using a shortcut is to use the search available in the start menu. For example to open File explorer at your C drive: 1. open the start menu. 2. type the letter C followed by a colon, and then press enter. David.
On Mon, Jan 29, 2018 at 11:04 am, Elaine Young wrote: Hi,
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Elaine Young <hidden_spring@...>
Hi David, thanks I got this part. This makes sense to me. smile.
Elaine On 1/30/2018 3:53 AM, David Bailes wrote: Hi Elaine, -- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
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Elaine Young <hidden_spring@...>
Hi Sieghard,
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Okay, I can follow this. But isn't there a way I can have my CD drive, E drive and F drive altogether in the same folder/icon on my desktop? Again, I already have this but probably did it with Windows 10 prior to the Creator's Update. Something must have changed since then since I can't figure it out any more to help my friend. sigh. Elaine
On 1/29/2018 10:00 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote:
That is one way to do it which has not been changed since Windows 7 at least. --
Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ After Weeks Of Rumors, Joanna Gaines Comes Clean risingstarnewspaper.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a708f366cacdf352340st03duc
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Elaine Young <hidden_spring@...>
Hi Carol, Yes, this does help. Thanks!
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Elaine
On 1/29/2018 9:51 PM, Carol Smith via Groups.Io wrote:
Hi, --
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Jonas Voll
That is a short cut to the computer folder!
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The best way to use your drives is to give the drives a friendly name and use first letter navigation! Jonas Voll Support Technician I Envision, Inc. 2301 S Water ST Wichita, KS 67213 O: 316-425-7141 F: 316-267-4312 www.envisionus.com Envision: To improve the quality of life and provide inspiration for the blind and visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Elaine Young Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 9:29 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? Hi Sieghard, Okay, I can follow this. But isn't there a way I can have my CD drive, E drive and F drive altogether in the same folder/icon on my desktop? Again, I already have this but probably did it with Windows 10 prior to the Creator's Update. Something must have changed since then since I can't figure it out any more to help my friend. sigh. Elaine On 1/29/2018 10:00 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: That is one way to do it which has not been changed since Windows 7 at least.-- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ After Weeks Of Rumors, Joanna Gaines Comes Clean risingstarnewspaper.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a708f366cacdf352340st03duc SonicWall identified this message as clean. To manage your junk mail go to https://nospam.envisionus.com and logon with your domain userid and password. If you consider this email to be spam please forward it to 'spam@...' NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution or forwarding of the message or any attached file is not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system.
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Brice Mijares <bricemijares@...>
Don't you see this PC on your desktop? This PC is where you'll find all your drives.
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Jonas Voll
That folder is one you will need to add to your desktop!
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Brice Mijares Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 9:42 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? Don't you see this PC on your desktop? This PC is where you'll find all your drives. SonicWall identified this message as clean. To manage your junk mail go to https://nospam.envisionus.com and logon with your domain userid and password. If you consider this email to be spam please forward it to 'spam@...' NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any attached files are confidential. The information is exclusively for the use of the individual or entity intended as the recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, printing, reviewing, retention, disclosure, distribution or forwarding of the message or any attached file is not authorized and is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic mail message in error, please advise the sender by reply electronic mail immediately and permanently delete the original transmission, any attachments and any copies of this message from your computer system.
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Elaine Young <hidden_spring@...>
Brice,
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no, I do not have This PC on my desktop. I don't know why, but it isn't there. So perhaps this is where I should start.... how do I put it on my desktop? Elaine
On 1/30/2018 10:41 AM, Brice Mijares wrote:
Don't you see this PC on your desktop? This PC is where you'll find all your drives. --
Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ 5 Bad Foods To Avoid in 2018 Five Fatal Foods http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a709ea7f26e51ea67bc9st04vuc
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Sieghard Weitzel <sieghard@...>
Windows Key+E will basically give you the same as "This PC".
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If you want shortcuts to specific drives then youa re still better off creating shortcuts.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Elaine Young Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 8:35 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? Brice, no, I do not have This PC on my desktop. I don't know why, but it isn't there. So perhaps this is where I should start.... how do I put it on my desktop? Elaine On 1/30/2018 10:41 AM, Brice Mijares wrote: Don't you see this PC on your desktop? This PC is where you'll find-- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ 5 Bad Foods To Avoid in 2018 Five Fatal Foods http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a709ea7f26e51ea67bc9st04vuc
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Sieghard Weitzel <sieghard@...>
If you want these shortcuts in a folder then just create a folder on your desktop first (same method applies except you go to "Folder" under 'new" instead of "Shortcut" and then after you created it open the folder and create your shortcuts in there the same way I described.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Elaine Young Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 7:29 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? Hi Sieghard, Okay, I can follow this. But isn't there a way I can have my CD drive, E drive and F drive altogether in the same folder/icon on my desktop? Again, I already have this but probably did it with Windows 10 prior to the Creator's Update. Something must have changed since then since I can't figure it out any more to help my friend. sigh. Elaine On 1/29/2018 10:00 PM, Sieghard Weitzel wrote: That is one way to do it which has not been changed since Windows 7 at least.-- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ After Weeks Of Rumors, Joanna Gaines Comes Clean risingstarnewspaper.com http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a708f366cacdf352340st03duc
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Mike B. <mb69mach1@...>
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Elaine,
See if the steps
below will help you get, This PC, back on your desktop:
From: Jim
****How to put the, this pc, icon on the desktop. 1. Windows-key+I, for settings, tab one time to the main category list. 2. Right arrow to personalization, press enter, tab one time to the list of sub-categories. 3. Down arrow to themes, press enter. 4. Tab three times to, desktop icons settings link, press enter. 5. You will land on, desktop icons computer three state button checked, if this is not checked, press the spacebar to check. 6. Now tab one time to, desktop icons listview, This PC, one of five. 7. Now highlight the This PC icon, press enter. 8. Now you will have the, This PC icon on your desktop. This will work for your friend, good luck... Ji Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree.
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From: Elaine
Young
Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? no, I do not have This PC on my desktop. I don't know why, but it isn't there. So perhaps this is where I should start.... how do I put it on my desktop? Elaine On 1/30/2018 10:41 AM, Brice Mijares wrote: > Don't you see this PC on your desktop? This PC is where you'll find > all your drives. > > > > > -- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ 5 Bad Foods To Avoid in 2018 Five Fatal Foods http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a709ea7f26e51ea67bc9st04vuc
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Bill White <billwhite92701@...>
Hi, Elaine. Try the following. From your Windows 10 desktop, press CONTROL plus N as in Nancy. Once you have done this, type the letter T as in Tango until you run out of icons starting with the letter T. See if there is one called This PC. If so, copy this icon to the clipboard.
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Press ALT plus F4. Make sure you are back at your original desktop. If you found the icon for This PC in the desktop folder, paste it onto your desktop. Bill White Billwhite92701@...
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Elaine Young Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 8:35 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? Brice, no, I do not have This PC on my desktop. I don't know why, but it isn't there. So perhaps this is where I should start.... how do I put it on my desktop? Elaine On 1/30/2018 10:41 AM, Brice Mijares wrote: Don't you see this PC on your desktop? This PC is where you'll find-- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ 5 Bad Foods To Avoid in 2018 Five Fatal Foods http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a709ea7f26e51ea67bc9st04vuc
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Joe DiNero
This is how to add This PC to your desktop
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1 - Go to the desktop and unselect any selected icons by hitting control + space bar 2 Hit the application key and arrow up to personalize 3 Tab to Open Theme Settings and hit enter on that 4 Tab to Desktop icon settings and hit enter 5 Arrow down to computer and hit to space bar to enable change the state to check 6 Tab to ok and hit enter 7 Voila you are done
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Elaine Young Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 11:35 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? Brice, no, I do not have This PC on my desktop. I don't know why, but it isn't there. So perhaps this is where I should start.... how do I put it on my desktop? Elaine On 1/30/2018 10:41 AM, Brice Mijares wrote: Don't you see this PC on your desktop? This PC is where you'll find-- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ 5 Bad Foods To Avoid in 2018 Five Fatal Foods http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a709ea7f26e51ea67bc9st04vuc
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Bill White <billwhite92701@...>
Hi, Joe. Doing this will add an icon, not a shortcut. If you don't think there is a difference between an icon and a shortcut, try opening properties on the This PC icon on your desktop. It will not give you shortcut properties. It will take you directly to some settings.
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From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Joe DiNero Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 8:49 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? This is how to add This PC to your desktop 1 - Go to the desktop and unselect any selected icons by hitting control + space bar 2 Hit the application key and arrow up to personalize 3 Tab to Open Theme Settings and hit enter on that 4 Tab to Desktop icon settings and hit enter 5 Arrow down to computer and hit to space bar to enable change the state to check 6 Tab to ok and hit enter 7 Voila you are done -----Original Message----- From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Elaine Young Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 11:35 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Removable disk shortcut? Brice, no, I do not have This PC on my desktop. I don't know why, but it isn't there. So perhaps this is where I should start.... how do I put it on my desktop? Elaine On 1/30/2018 10:41 AM, Brice Mijares wrote: Don't you see this PC on your desktop? This PC is where you'll find-- Knowing the future is uncertain; knowing the One who holds the future is a sure thing. Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 ____________________________________________________________ 5 Bad Foods To Avoid in 2018 Five Fatal Foods http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5a709ea7f26e51ea67bc9st04vuc
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