Note: Do not drag applications .exe`s from Explorer (My Computer) to the desktop to make shortcuts. Use and drag. Otherwise the programs will use the desktop as the application startup location. Datafiles that the program uses will not be found in the c:\desktop folder and the application will not work correctly! To make desktop shortcuts: -------------------------- Right-mouse click an empty spot on the desktop. Select New, Shortcut. Browse to the application folder and find the executable file. Click it and click OK. Rename the shortcut if you wish. Make a folder in the same manner, that you can place all your ham/logging shortcuts into, which will unclutter your desktop. ----------------------- Program Menu shortcuts: Go thru the |Start| menu. Start | Settings | Taskbar & Start Menu Select the Start Menu Programs Tab. Select the Advanced Tab. Select the Advanced... button in newer systems. Use the Explorer file system to locate where you want to put the shortcut. If you want it in the Programs Menu, then select the Programs folder, highlighting it. Select File | New | Shortcut. Browse to the application folder and find the executable file. Click it and click OK. Rename the shortcut if you wish.