There is technically no specific way to do what you are asking here...
If an application is DOS based, then it does not need a shortcut to be started through command prompt, you can just create a shortcut to the executable itself, and it will automatically run in a DOS environment.
You can't really create a shortcut to Command Prompt as you will probably get some System32 error on Windows. Butt you can create a batch file (.bat)
Open up Notepad
Type "command.com" (Without Quates)
The File -> Save As
Name it as anything, I usually name it "CMD"
Then add ".bat"
Under "Save As Type" drop the box down and select "All Files"
Then you can run Command Prompt
Or you could just drag and drop Command Prompt from the Start Menu to the Desktop.
To create a desktop shortcut on a Raspberry Pi, first, open the file manager and navigate to the location of the application or file you want to create a shortcut for. Right-click on the item and select "Send to" followed by "Desktop (create shortcut)." Alternatively, you can manually create a shortcut by right-clicking on the desktop, choosing "Create New" and then "Shortcut," and filling in the necessary details such as the name and command of the application. Once done, the shortcut will appear on your desktop for easy access.
Windows shell commor is also known as Windows shell common. This term refers to a type of command that allows you to access folders through the desktop or command search.
click start, programs, and MS-Dos prompt when you boot from a bootable disk or a windows 9x Me startup disk, you get a command prompt instead of the windows desktop
Pressing the Windows logo key + M on a Windows computer minimizes all open windows, allowing you to quickly access the desktop. This shortcut is useful for decluttering your workspace or quickly viewing desktop icons. To restore minimized windows, you can use the Windows logo key + Shift + M.
In Windows, a shortcut to apps or other content can be created by right-clicking on the desired file, folder, or application, then selecting "Create shortcut." This creates a shortcut icon that you can place on the desktop or any other location for easy access. Additionally, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + N to create a new folder, which can also be used to organize shortcuts.
I personally have a link on my taskbar for Google Chrome (rather than a shortcut on my desktop). It makes it easier to access - especially if I'm working on something else and need access to WikiAnswers.
First you would need to install the program. Pop the software CD or DVD into the DVD drive and it should automatically start to install itself. If not, double click on the CD or DVD drive shortcut on your desktop and select 'autoplay'. If there is no shortcut to the drive on your desktop, go to 'My Computer' to access the CD or DVD drive. Assuming the program installs properly, it will put a shortcut on your desktop and/or your taskbar. Click this shortcut to launch your software.
A '''shortcut''' (usually on the desktop).
In Windows 2000, the Computer icon, which represents the file system and connected drives, is typically located on the desktop. If it is not visible, users can access it via Windows Explorer by clicking on "Start," selecting "My Computer," or by pressing the Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer directly. Users can also create a shortcut to the Computer icon on the desktop if desired.
There is no specific "shortcut area" in Windows. You can place shortcuts wherever you like. Shortcuts are useful because they allow us to access programs and data from places that are convenient to us. Typically, we place shortcuts on the desktop, in the start menu and on the taskbar as these places are always accessible.
They reduce the number of keystrokes - making access quicker. For example - you might need access to a program that's 'buried' in layers of directories. The 'slow' way to access a program is to type a command line to change the directory until you get to where the program is - then run it. The quick way - is to set up a shortcut on your desktop, to the program itself. Thus saving loads of keystrokes (and time).
Remote Desktop - A+ pg 960