I have a Windows 10 running in "Tablet Mode". This mode blocks out the desktop. So it can only be accessed via a folder shortcut (which will be displayed on taskbar using other GUI software). The problem is... The Windows shortcut wizard only creates a shortcut to a specific user's desktop folder. This is a problem because as I am installing software, I am allowing them to create shortcuts on the desktop. The problem is that the user's desktop folder does not display these newly created shortcuts. The solution I want is... In the Windows File Explorer, there is a blue desktop icon at the top of the left-side tree. This icon appears in the Explorer address bar simply as "Desktop". This is sort of a "universal" desktop that is displaying all my newly created software shortcuts. Unfortunately... I cannot find a way to create a shortcut to that particular "universal" desktop. Can anyone help?
I don't use Tablet mode myself so had a Google around, does this help? http://www.intowindows.com/access-desktop-icons-files-in-windows-10-tablet-mode/
Thanks stapp. But I found the exact solution to my question. Took lots of time experimenting & searching! Create a new shortcut. Enter the following for the path: explorer shell:desktop Use any name desired. This method is very useful for creating shortcuts to other important areas in Windows. For further reading on "shell command" locations & creating shortcuts to them: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3109-shell-commands-windows-10-a.html http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/how-create-shortcuts-shell-folders-windows-10-desktop This will open up the main blue desktop icon that appears above the folder tree in File Explorer. You can place this shortcut on the taskbar or start menu. I personally use "True Launch Bar" GUI software to launch shortcuts from taskbar in "Tablet Mode".
