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Create Windows Desktop Shortcut to Austin Disk Share & Scan Folders

Create Windows Desktop Shortcut to Austin Disk Share & Scan Folders

Apr 27, 2023

This applies ONLY TO: Dean's Office, CII and NASCENT

How to Create Windows Desktop Shortcuts

  1. Determine the path to your folder.

    1. For example:  \\austin.utexas.edu\disk\ENGR\DOE\ITG

      1. HINT:  You can browse to the desired folder by selecting one of the pre-created Desktop Shortcuts and note the folder path.

        1. DOE Folder

        2. DOE Individual Staff Folders

        3. Scanners Folder

  2. Right-click white-space on your Desktop and choose: New>Shortcut

  3. Enter the folder path:

    1. For example:  \\austin.utexas.edu\disk\ENGR\DOE\YourUnitName

  4. Next

  5. Enter the name for the shortcut & Finish

  6. If you wish to change the shortcut icon for easier recognition:

    1. Right-click on the newly created shortcut and choose, Properties

    2. In the Shortcut tab, select Change icon... button.

    3. Select the icon you like, then OK > OK