However, you can create all program shortcuts on the Desktop for faster access, faster operation.
To create a shortcut for all programs on the Windows 8 Desktop screen, follow the steps below:
Right-click the Desktop screen, then select New => Shortcut to open the Create shortcut wizard.
Enter the link below into the box Type the location of the item and click Next .
C: Windowsexplorer.exe shell ::: {2559a1f8-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}
Name the Shortcut.
Then click Finish to create a shortcut for all programs on Windows 8 Desktop.
Also if you don't want to use the default shortcut icon, you can change this icon by right-clicking on the shortcut, then selecting Properties and then choosing Change icon .
Good luck!