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john_ny
03-01-2014, 04:24 PM
I have a new computer with Windows 8. I, recently, purchased Microsoft Office for it. I installed it and, when I look in the control panel, it says it's there. I would like to have an icon for it on my Desktop. Does anyone know how I go about this? Thanks.

Kat2
03-01-2014, 04:35 PM
Unless it's changed you go to the folder where the .exe (application) file is stored, right click then select add shortcut. It will probably default to putting it on your desktop; it did when I added shortcut for Access using Windows 7. (Used to have drag it to the desktop.)

john_ny
03-01-2014, 04:45 PM
Thanks, but I'm completely illiterate about these things. Where do I find where the .exe file is stored? Thanks again.

Kat2
03-01-2014, 06:01 PM
Click on the leftmost icon in the bottom of your screen; mine looks like a globe of sorts. Click on computer and then click on C drive to see the contents. Your software is either loaded under Program Files or has a separate "Windows Office" folder. Open that folder and look for EXCEL, WINWORD (might be a different name--I have an old version), etc. RIGHT CLICK on the Application name and choose Create Shortcut. You will probably be told you can't do a shortcut there but you will have the choice of putting it on your desktop. Click yes and it should go there.

I'm terrible at explaining....

momoese
03-02-2014, 12:43 AM
Windows update will start in.............................................................. ................................................................ ................................................................ ................................................................ .............. did you get a mac while waiting? ;)