In previous versions of Publisher, a shortcut appeared on the desktop automatically after installation. In Publisher 2000, you must create a shortcut manually. Use one of the following methods to complete this task, depending on your Windows operating system.

Method 1

Use this method if you have Windows 98, or if you have Windows NT or Windows 95 with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 installed.

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then point to Programs.
2. Using the right mouse button (right-click), click Microsoft Publisher, point to Send To, and then click Desktop (create shortcut).
   A Publisher shortcut icon appears on your desktop.

Method 2

Use this method if you have Windows 95 or Windows NT and Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or any other browser installed.

1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
2. On the Name & Location tab, type Mspub.exe in the Named box.
3. In the Look in box, click My Computers or a local hard drive.
4. Click Find Now.
5. Using the right mouse button (right-click), click Mspub.exe, and then click Create Shortcut.
6. Click Yes.
   A Publisher shortcut icon appears on your desktop.

Notes

• To delete the shortcut, drag it to the Recycle Bin. Publisher still exists on your hard disk.
• If you delete Publisher from your hard disk, you must the delete shortcut on your desktop manually.