Add File and Directory Shortcuts in Launcher

Learn how easy it is to add shortcuts to all kinds of files and directories in Launcher.

Using "Find and Attach" Button to Add Shortcut Items

Select where in the Launcher shortcuts area you want the new shortcut added.
Select the shortcut type you wish to add.
Click Find and Attach button. Depending on shortcut type, a dialog will open.
In the standard Windows dialog that opens, locate the file you want a shortcut to.
Click save button. You have to remember save.
Access the Launcher shortcuts in Windows system tray.

Using "Drag and Drop" from Windows into Launcher

You can drag and drop almost anything into Launcher from anywhere in Windows. E.g. from Windows file system or Windows desktop.

Select Windows file or item you want a shortcut to in Launcher.
Drag it over the shortcuts area in Launcher. Drop it where you want the shortcut.
Click save button. You have to remember save.
Access the Launcher shortcuts in Windows system tray.

Note: If you find the shortcuts folder for start menu or taskbar in Windows you can select all the shortscuts in one go and drag them into the Launcher window Manage Items. If in doubt you can can drop and drop them onto one of the top items.

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Launcher is an easy-to-use file and application shortcut manager that can launch all kinds of files and programs. Drag-and-drop operations are supported when editing items shown in the Launcher open and launch menu in system tray.

This help page is maintained by Thomas Schulz

As one of the lead developers, his hands have touched most of the code in the software from Microsys. If you email any questions, chances are that he will be the one answering.