Go to start programs and then your program you wish to open and when it is highlited do a option key and arrow down the menu until you get to send to and right arrow and down to desktop as shortcut and hit enter. From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 12:10 To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Creating an Icon on my Desk Top Hello Folks, I cannot believe that I forgot how to make an Icon on my Desk Top that will open my "Calculator Program". I need one to save time. Can some one run instructions by me. I am using XP. Thanking you in Advance. With Best Regards, And Merry Christmas! Alan Dicey Miami, Florida