How to add a shortcut to my Windows 11 Home Screen for HP Smart App

[Alfa1956]

Hi,

Can anyone please tell me how to add a shortcut in my Home Screen for the HP Smart App?
I don't mean shortcuts inside the App or for the printer or.... I mean for the HP Smart App itself.
Thank you.

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Alfa1956 

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It is not always possible to create a shortcut.

One simple example of creating a standard shortcut >> Right-Click on program executable > Send to Desktop

In other cases, even if you can manage to create a shortcut where none is intended to be done, the results don't always meet the expectation.

What?

Windows more closely controls applications, including the location of the application in the file system and which options are available to that application.

Start here:

Where Are Windows Store Apps Installed on Windows 11/10? 

After you have gained READ access to the Application folder where the apps are located,

Open the folder for PrinterControl (longer name)

Scroll and find the executable for the app

Right-Click on the app name .exe file > Show more options > Send to > Create a shortcut

Yeah, but...

The problem with this approach, even assuming you gain access to the correct  PrinterControl folder:

The folder name might be tied to the app version - as soon as the app updates, Poof!  Shortcut breaks.

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What else?

You can, if you like, Attach the HP Smart application to your Taskbar.

No, it's not the same thing - it does place the application within reach without having to open Start each time.

Windows key (Start) > All Apps > Scroll, Find, Right-Click on HP Smart > More > Pin to Taskbar

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