Questions tagged [shortcuts]
A quick access method of getting to a program or document, typically an icon or picture representing the target
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Windows 11 - how to quickly start something from desktop without minimizing opened windows?
I just noticed that I am loosing too much every time I want to simply start something from desktop.
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I have lots of applications, documents, etc. as shortcuts on my desktop, they are positioned ...
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Why do Windows 10 / Windows 11 copied/pasted shortcuts not appear, but newly created ones do?
With Windows 10/11 you can access the start menu items in these locations:
"%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"
%PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\...
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I can't insert long paths in the "Target" box in Windows 11 shortcut properties (might consider using vbs or batch)
I'm trying to create a Windows shortcut that will be put in my startup folder. The shortcut starts a program (Discord), but with a 1-minute delay. I'm doing this because my (ancient) core i3-2100 PC ...
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Passing a filename the contains an equal sign to a shortcut?
I have a program that gets a file as a parameter: csv2xlsx.exe file.csv
And I have a shortcut to the program: csv2xlsx.lnk file.csv
Both is fine. Mostly.
If I use a filename like this: Job=7_HRZ=1_HiS....
Mick
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Create a Windows shortcut without New > Shortcut
Any web search to create a Windows shortcut on the Desktop advises:
Right-click the Desktop
Select New > Shortcut
The New > Shortcut option is not available on my computer. Is there another ...
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Triple actions shortcuts (Single, Double, Hold) with combination of single key and modifier keys
I have been looking for triple action (Single tap, Double tap, Hold) shortcut mapping method that I can easily tweak and assign with AHK and I have finally found this amazing solution.
This single, ...
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Can not copy shortcuts in C:/ProgramData, Windows 10 Pro
These shortcuts C:/ProgramData appear to be hard links or system variables.
I moved the Program files, Program Files(x86) and ProgramData to a separate drive. I kept the originals on the OS C: drive. ...
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W11 last files opened by application
In W10, if I click on Start, then right click on an application like Word, a list of the last few files opened with Word appears in a pop up. I can then select the file I wish to edit and Word opens ...
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How to assign ENTER to a shortcut key?
I'm trying to make a list of all videos I play.
To do that, I have a batch file that get the filename and add it to a TXT file.
Then, it call the system default player to run that video.
I can assign ...
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Are there any windows 11 settings for stacked toolbar icons which will shortcut me back to the last opened when I click on them?
I like that the taskbar stacks up multiple windows, but I'd like to save a click when I have two explorer folders open, for example.
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Is there a way to automatically switch between two windows of the same app in Windows 10 [duplicate]
I have two windows of the same program that i am constantly switching over manually, (each window needs the whole screen). Is there a way to automate the process of switching between them for let's ...
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Shortcut to take photo with webcam while its open in other software
I bought a veeeery expensive razer webcam (Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra) purely to take only photos easily directly with my computer and the software (Razer Synapse) to control everything seems great, but one ...
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Opening command prompt as admin Using a Desktop Shortcut with Hard-coded admin username
TLDR version on the bottom. I would like to create a desktop shortcut that would open up command prompt as if I had used the 'Run as Admin' option, but by just double clicking a shortcut and then ...
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How to open display adapter settings window using a shortcut
I want to open the display properties window using a shortcut. Searched for a .cpl file but there is none.
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(New) link for Google Tasks redirects to calendar view when creating a Chrome shortcut
When I create a new Chrome shortcut for https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r/tasks, Google redirects to calendar view. The link works as a regular bookmark though. Can I create a Chrome shortcut ...
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