How to: Create a shortcut in a folder.
Solution:
Right-drag the folder to the desired location.
Use one of the following methods to create a shortcut in a folder:
1) Find the original folder and right-drag it onto the desktop:
a) Find the folder for which the shortcut is to be created.
b) Right-drag the folder to the desired location on the desktop and release the mouse button. (A pop-up menu appears.)
c) Select 'Create Shortcut(s) here'. (A shortcut for the original object is created).
2) Create the shortcut next to the original object first, then drag it to the desired location:
a) Double-click the 'My Computer' icon. (The 'My Computer' window appears.)
'My Computer'
b) Double-click the drive containing the program or file or folder and double-click the folder containing the program or file.
c) Right-click the program object. (A pop-up menu appears).
d) Select 'Create Shortcut' from the pop-up menu. (A shortcut is created in the original folder.)
e) Move the newly-created shortcut to the desired location on the desktop by left-dragging it to the new location.
NOTE: There are other methods to accomplish this.