Add Windows Defender Shortcut to Desktop in Windows 10

By Sophia | Last Updated January 03, 2024

The following two procedures help you add the shortcut of Windows Defender (see the picture below) to Windows 10 desktop.

Video guide on how to add Windows Defender shortcut to desktop in Windows 10:

Steps to add Windows Defender shortcut to desktop in Windows 10:

Step 1: Click Start button, choose All apps in the Start Menu, open Windows System, right-tap Windows Defender and select Open file location.

Step 2: In the Windows System folder, right-click Windows Defender, point at Send to on the menu and choose Desktop (create shortcut) in the sub-list.

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