SharePoint Hive Short Cut (Desktop)

SharePoint Hive Short Cut (Desktop) places a direct shortcut to the SharePoint Hive-folder on the Windows desktop. Selecting that shortcut opens the existing Hive location without requiring the user to browse to it through SharePoint’s folder structure. The target follows the SharePoint installation in use, using the 14-folder or 15-folder layout as appropriate.

This package concentrates on creating the desktop entry rather than adding SharePoint management, editing, or collaboration features. It suits Windows users who regularly need to reach Hive files or related SharePoint components from the desktop. Max Melcher publishes version 1.0.0.0 as freeware for Windows.

A separate package named SharePoint.HiveShortcut.Explorer puts the shortcut in Windows Explorer’s links area instead of on the desktop. That distinction lets users choose the access point that matches their working habits, while SharePoint Hive Short Cut (Desktop) is specifically intended for a desktop shortcut. Its usefulness depends on the SharePoint version associated with the 14-folder or 15-folder Hive structure in the user’s environment.