unable to create shortcut to data file


  1. provlima
    Posts : 101
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    unable to create shortcut to data file


    I have a data file partition on my hard drive and am cannot create a shortcut from the My Documents folder on the data partition to my desktop
    When I right click the folder it does not show a send to desktop option in the menu that appears

    How can I solve this problem? Thanks!
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  3. D3LL
    Posts : 570
    Windows 7
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    Hi there,

    Have you tried going to the folder you want to shortcut and dragging it to the desktop it normally create's one that way.

    Hope this helps.
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  4. kado897
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       New #3

    Right click on the folder and drag it. A popup will ask what you want to do when you drop it. Create a shortcut is an option.
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