Yeah, I did that. Now I can not start Cortana on my Windows 10 desktop... Um, what is the target for Cortana? Or how can I make a new Cortana shortcut?
Windows 10: Deleted Cortana Shortcut 
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New 02 Nov 2015 #1
Deleted Cortana Shortcut
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New 02 Nov 2015 #2
Hi there. Are you speaking about the one on the Taskbar? If so, how did you do that?razam said:
What does pressing WinKey/S do for you?
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New 02 Nov 2015 #3
Hello Razam, :)
In addition to what Tony posted above, you might see if the tutorial below may help to show the Cortana icon (search) on your taskbar again.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...0-taskbar.html
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New 02 Nov 2015 #4
I have not had Cortana in the taskbar in the recent past. I went to the two start menu locations that I know of...
1) C:\Users\...\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
2) C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
and I started messing around. I was in the process of customizing the start screen when I realized I had deleted the Cortana shortcut. How can I recreate it?
By the way, WinKey/S brings up Cortana! Thanks!
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New 02 Nov 2015 #5
Hi Brink, thank you for the info. I guess my real interest at this point is, how can I make shortcuts to the things that are in the C:\Program Files\WindowsApps folder?
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New 02 Nov 2015 #6
YW. Glad to be of help.razam said:
Sorry, but you'll have to wait for Brink or others to help you on this. I'm an Insider on build 10576 and don't have access to that folder, nor do I want to take ownership for safety reasons.razam said:
Good luck.
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New 02 Nov 2015 #7
Razam,
If they're not in Start, then see if using step 2 in the tutorial below to reinstall and re-register your Windows apps may help.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...ws-8-10-a.html
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06 Nov 2015
#8
Hi and thanks for your help...
I am embarrassed to say this, but the Cortana shortcut reappeared after I restarted my computer. Usually I just put it to sleep...
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06 Nov 2015
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Cool!
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