Solved How to pin apps to the desktop?


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How do I pin apps to the desktop? Most of them are on the Start Menu, but I would also like to pin them to the desktop. Thanks.
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 ver. 21H2

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel i9 12900K
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator DDR5 32GB 5600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra
    Monitor(s) Displays
    49 inch Samsung Odyssey G9
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 980 Pro NVMe M.2 SSD
    PSU
    EVGA SuperNova 1200W P2
    Case
    Lian Li 011D XL
    Cooling
    EK Quantum Velocity2 and EK Vector2 + ABP set water blocks, Monsoon fittings and tubing
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 RGB PLatinum XT
    Mouse
    Razer Deathadder V2
    Internet Speed
    1.2 Gigabit
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Internet Security
    Other Info
    Aquacomputer Octo for fan control and 2 Aquacomputer Farbwerk 360`s for DRGB control.
Hello, and welcome. :-)

You can use an option in the tutorial below to create shortcuts of Microsoft Store apps on the desktop.

www.elevenforum.com

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. Option One: Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps from Start Menu Option Two: Create Desktop Shortcut of Microsoft Store Apps from Applications...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Thank you, Brink. I liked to use option number 2 in the tutorial you showed me.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel i9 12900K
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Hero
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator DDR5 32GB 5600MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 3090 FTW3 Ultra
    Monitor(s) Displays
    49 inch Samsung Odyssey G9
    Screen Resolution
    5120x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x Samsung 980 Pro NVMe M.2 SSD
    PSU
    EVGA SuperNova 1200W P2
    Case
    Lian Li 011D XL
    Cooling
    EK Quantum Velocity2 and EK Vector2 + ABP set water blocks, Monsoon fittings and tubing
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 RGB PLatinum XT
    Mouse
    Razer Deathadder V2
    Internet Speed
    1.2 Gigabit
    Browser
    Brave
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Internet Security
    Other Info
    Aquacomputer Octo for fan control and 2 Aquacomputer Farbwerk 360`s for DRGB control.
You're most welcome.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
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