Apps Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to create a desktop shortcut to open an app from the Microsoft Store for your account in Windows 11.







1 Open the Start menu , and click/tap on All apps. (see screenshot below)


2 Drag an app (ex: "Cortana") you want from All apps to your desktop until you see Link above the app icon you are dragging, then drop the app on the desktop. (see screenshot below)






1 Open File Explorer (Win+E).

2 Type shell:appsfolder into the address bar of File Explorer, and press Enter to open the Applications folder. (see screenshot below)


3 Perform one of the following actions: (see screenshots below)

• Drag an app (ex: "Cortana") you want from the Applications folder to your desktop until you see Create link in Desktop below the app icon you are dragging, then drop the app on the desktop.
• Right click or press and hold on the app (ex: "Cortana") you want, click/tap on Create shortcut, and click/tap on Yes when prompted.

That's it,
Shawn Brink