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UWP Create desktop shortcut after install from store

I want to create a Desktop shortcut of my Application after installing from the store...
it is possible in UWP?

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How to create desktop shortcut after install application from store?

Drag & Drop from Start

You could drag the app from start menu to desktop, it will generate shortcut automatically.

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Create shortcut with File Explorer

Press Win + R to bring up the Run dialog and type: shell:AppsFolder and hit Enter or click OK. Select the app right click then select create shortcut in the popup menu.


Please note :

currently there is no such api could create shortcut programmatically.

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