how do I move dropbox to desktop on Surface?

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I have a Surface RT. I've dowloaded the Dropbox App but I want to move it from Windows 8 apps to the desktop. Anybody know how?
 

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System One

  • OS
    windows 8
I have a Surface RT. I've dowloaded the Dropbox App but I want to move it from Windows 8 apps to the desktop. Anybody know how?

You may be able to create a desktop shortcut for it manually...

Open a Run dialog and paste:

%windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1}

and Go.
Click on View on the Menu Bar and choose Details, click View again and click 'Choose details...', checkmark AppUserModelID and click OK.

Now, create a 'New' shortcut on the desktop with: explorer.exe shell:Appsfolder\ plus the ID behind the Dropbox entry exactly.

You can 'snip' your own image as an icon and convert it to an ico image online.

(I had hoped Mr. Brink had a tutorial for this but I can't find it. If he does, I'd be truly thankful as you would if he reveals it!) ;)

(Hope it works for ya on your device/OS)

 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
It will take me awhile to try this (I can barely program my microwave) but I really appreciate the help. I will definitely let you know what happens. Many thanks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
This may help a bit:

[video=youtube;QACm6a623bI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QACm6a623bI[/video]
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion
  • PC2
    Tablet - Windows 10 Home
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