How to: Create a shortcut for a Start menu item.
Solution:
Create a new shortcut to C:\WINDOWS\START MENU\PROGRAMS\ <item>.
1) Double-click the folder on the desktop in which to add the shortcut.
2) Do one of the following:
a) Select the folder's 'File' menu and select 'New'.
b) Right-click anywhere inside the folder. (A pop-up menu appears.)
3) Select 'Shortcut' from the menu.
4) Do one of the following:
a) Type the path of the program file in the command line box and press ENTER.
EXAMPLE: C:\WINDOWS\START MENU\PROGRAMS\ <item>
(where <item> is the desired program).
b) Use the Browse feature:
5) Click 'Open'.
6) Click 'Next'.
7) Type a name for the shortcut, or keep the highlighted name.
8) Click 'Finish'.