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  1. Solved Desktop shortcut for new Windows 11 Media player

    @Edwin thanks, that works too! And it comes with the proper icon. Earlier I tried to drag it from the taskbar and from the pinned apps in the start menu, but neither way worked. It does work, however, from the "All apps" list. Brian F.
  2. Solved Desktop shortcut for new Windows 11 Media player

    Thanks @bobkn, that worked! Yes the WindowsApps folder is protected. I navigated past it using PowerShell, and the .exe was in the exact same folder that you posted. Brian F.
  3. Solved Desktop shortcut for new Windows 11 Media player

    Thanks @bobkn , that works with the old "legacy" media player. But I can't figure out how to do it for the new one. It's annoying! Brian F.
  4. Solved Desktop shortcut for new Windows 11 Media player

    Hi @TechnoMage2021 and thanks for the reply! Yes I pinned it to the taskbar. But I'd also like to have a desktop shortcut. When I go to the start menu and search for "player", it gives me both the legacy player and new player. When I right-click on the legacy player, one option is to "Open...
  5. Solved Desktop shortcut for new Windows 11 Media player

    Hello! A quick search didn't hit on an answer, but how can I add a desktop shortcut for the new Windows Media Player? It's the one with the "NEW" icon: I pinned it to the taskbar, but I can't point a shortcut to the .exe because I don't see it in the file system. Brian F.
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