How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Store Desktop Shortcuts
Microsoft Store desktop shortcuts are icons that appear on your Windows desktop for apps you get from the Microsoft Store. Windows 11, starting with version 22H2, lets you control if these shortcuts create themselves automatically.
This setting helps keep your desktop clean by preventing new Store apps from adding icons you might not want.
You can easily turn this automatic shortcut creation on or off to manage your desktop space.
Open the Microsoft Store, click your Profile picture, select Settings, and toggle the Desktop shortcuts option on or off. This allows you to control automatic shortcut creation for Store apps.
What is the Microsoft Store?
How to Turn Desktop Shortcuts On or Off
You can decide if new apps from the Microsoft Store automatically add desktop shortcuts by changing one setting inside the Microsoft Store app. This feature lets you keep your desktop clean or have quick links to your apps, giving you control over how your computer looks.
- Open the Microsoft Store app. Click the Microsoft Store icon on your taskbar. Or search for “Microsoft Store” in the Start menu. Need help opening the Microsoft Store? Click here.
- Click your Profile picture. It’s at the top right corner near the search bar.
Microsoft Store Profile and Settings menu - Click on Settings. A menu will appear with options.
- Look for the Desktop shortcuts option. You’ll see a toggle switch next to it.
- Toggle the switch On if you want shortcuts to appear automatically. Toggle it Off if you don’t want them.
Toggle Desktop Shortcuts option in Microsoft Store settings
That’s it! Now you control whether new apps create shortcuts on your desktop.
Why is this useful?
- You can keep your desktop clean and tidy by turning shortcuts off.
- If you like quick access to apps, turning shortcuts on saves you time.
- This option puts you in control of how your computer looks and works.
Microsoft Store desktop shortcuts allow you to tidy your desktop by turning shortcuts off. If you prefer quick app access, turning shortcuts on saves you time. This option puts you in control of your computer's appearance and operation for your convenience.
Summary
You can easily enable or disable automatic desktop shortcuts for Microsoft Store apps in Windows 11 by opening the Store, going to Profile settings, and toggling the option.
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