Creating shortcuts on your desktop pointing to folders you use often is a smart thing to do. It is a good way of getting quick access to those folders without having to laboriously open up the Windows Explorer each and every time. For example, If you’ve got a large multimedia folder stored away in another partition, it is wise to keep the folder in the separate partition and create a shortcut pointing to it, for easy access.

Just follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your way.

1. Launch Windows Explorer -> My preferred method is to right click on the Start button and select the Explore option.
2. Locate the Folder that you wish to create a shortcut for. For example:
   
3. Press and hold the Right Mouse button and Drag the folder to an exposed portion of your desktop and release the mouse button. Note: You may need to move the Explorer window until you see an exposed portion of your desktop.
4. You will be prompted to select between a number of options. Just select the option that says Create Shortcut Here:
   
5. A shortcut to the folder you’ve chosen will now appear on your desktop.
   
6. You can rename the shortcut to whatever you like, it won’t effect the source folder.

It’s as simple as that, now you’re an expert at creating shortcuts to folders.