How to Download a "Charms" Bar Shortcut in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
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This tutorial provides a download to a 'Charms' bar shortcut that opens directly to the Charms bar and clock on your desktop or Start screen in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.
EXAMPLE: 'Charms Bar' on Desktop and Start in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1
Here's How:
1. Do step 2 and/or 3 below for where you want the Charms bar to open at.
2. For a "Charms on Desktop" Shortcut
NOTE: This shortcut will open the Charms bar on the desktop no matter where the shortcut is used at.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .zip file below, and go to step 4 below.
Charms_on_Desktop_Shortcut.zip
3. For a "Charms on Start" Shortcut
NOTE: This shortcut will open the Charms bar on the Start screen no matter where the shortcut is used at.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .zip file below, and go to step 4 below.
Charms_on_Start_Shortcut.zip
4. Save the .zip file to your desktop.
5. Open the .zip file, and extract (drag and drop) the .exe file to your desktop.
NOTE: This is a standalone .exe file that has a digital signature and does not install or add anything to your computer.
6. You can now move the .exe file to where you like to use it at, then Pin to Taskbar on desktop, Pin to Start screen, add to Quick Launch, or create a shortcut from the .exe file.
That's it,
Shawn
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