Tyler asks:
I work often with the Macs in my school’s Mac lab, and I like how when I plug in a USB device, an icon linking to it automatically appears on the desktop. Is there a way I can have Windows do this? Like an app or program?
Thanks in advance!
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System: Windows 8
Tagged: find software, usb device, usb flash drive, windows 8, windows tips
System: Windows 8
Tagged: find software, usb device, usb flash drive, windows 8, windows tips
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Douglas Mutay
November 6, 2012Yes, there is one handy app called Desk Drive that can do the job. Once you in a USB device into your computer this smart app will automatically add a desktop icon pointing to the drive. And when you remove the media, the shortcut disappear. You’ll love it. Get it at this link http://blueonionsoftware.com/DeskDrive.aspx
Thanks for suggesting Desk Drive! Was not aware of it before.
November 6, 2012You’re most welcome!
November 6, 2012no support for windows 7
November 6, 2012I use Desk Drive on my Windows 7 Professional 32bits and tried it also on Ultimate 64bits with succes.
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November 7, 2012I ended up choosing Desk Drive, and it was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a lot!
November 18, 2012Thank you for this link. I have tried it and it worked perfectly!
February 1, 2013ha14
November 6, 2012Desktop Media
http://www.ianandmonica.com/desktopmedia/
Boni Oloff
November 6, 2012Hmm.. Thats one cool thing about mac. But i thing you can make an icon in the Windows Desktop too, but not automaticly i think.
Lisa Santika Onggrid
November 6, 2012Making your own batch file? Or try editing autorun.inf in your USB Drive. By the way, that’s a cool school you attend.
DeskDrive and Desktop Media below are pretty nice, hassle-free.
Or if you use Rainmeter, I’m sure there’s a plugin for that.
Yes Lisa, Rainmeter does have a plugin with a skin that start hidden and fade in when a usb drive is plugged in. I think it’s also a good option to consider. Thanks.
November 6, 2012Nikhil Chandak
November 6, 2012check this
http://superuser.com/questions/203242/automatically-show-connected-mass-storage-devices-on-windows-desktop
josemon maliakal
November 6, 2012Desk Drive is really cool
Jim Chambers
November 7, 2012Its easier to do this on a Mac because most USB devices you plug in are made by or for Apple.
Aditya Roy
November 7, 2012Same question popped in my head after watching this week’s episode of Dexter.
Aditya Roy
November 8, 2012thanxx Douglas Mutay, i wouldn’t have given it a shot otherwise.
Shahbaz Amin
December 6, 2012This Desk Drive sounds useful, might try it!!