Creating a Shortcut/Alias

How do I create a shortcut/alias to the program on the desktop?

Possible Causes & Solutions

Presently, the default settings for program installers create a shortcut/alias on the desktop for all user accounts (previously, the installer only created the shortcut/alias for the currently logged in user). Use these instructions if a shortcut/alias was not placed on your desktop and you would like to do so.

Windows

To create a shortcut on a Windows computer, see these instructions. If you want the shortcut to be available to all users, put the shortcut in the appropriate "All Users" directory.

• Windows 2000/XP: :\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop
• Windows Vista: :\Users\Public\Public Desktop
  Note that on Windows Vista, the public desktop for all users is a hidden folder. If you cannot view this folder, see these instructions.

Mac

To create an alias on a Macintosh computer:

1. Open a new Finder window.
2. Browse to the folder containing the program.
3. Control-click the program icon and select "Make Alias".
4. Drag the alias to the desktop.