Think you misunderstood the question. Dzomlija had the answer.

Thanks though.

LionNetSol

"Mick Murphy" wrote:
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> Nothing has changed from XP to create shortcuts!!!
>
> Start>Programs> right-click on the one you want a shortcut for> Send To>
> Create a shortcut on the desktop!
>
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> "LionNet" wrote:
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> > New installation of Vista with all updates. Typing any program name (e.g.,
> > Word, Roxio, Excel) in the "start search" field produces listing grouped as
> > Favorites, then Files then Communications but NEVER lists any shortcuts to
> > programs. Even if the program is listed above the search field (recent
> > programs used list)! The indexing control panel has even been reset to all
> > defaults. Help![/color][/color]