Windows: How to create a desktop shortcut using a path

Right-click a blank space on the Windows desktop, a folder, or in a directory.
Move your mouse cursor over New in the drop-down menu that appears.

Selector to create a new item in Windows.

Then select Shortcut.

Selector to create a shortcut in Windows.

On the Create Shortcut window, click the button.
Paste the path in the location field

Click the button.
Type in a name for the shortcut, then click the button.