I am wanting to add a shortcut to the desktop of a couple of servers I have out running Server 2012 R2 that will open the Windows Server Backup interface so I can quickly check that a backup has been done. Is there a way to do this?

Also, am I the only one missing the "Computer" shortcut that used to be available to put on the desktop. You know the one that you could right-click manage, or right-click for properties. I put a shortcut to Computer, but it is the type that registers as a shortcut, so you can't use the Manage feature.

Thanks in advance!

Hi! Did you try a solution from here? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9701840/how-to-create-a-shortcut-using-powershell

Hi,

According to your description, my understanding is that you want to add other servers shortcut on desktop which can directly open Windows Server Backup interface of the server.

In general, we can manually create a shortcut of other server, and open shared resources under that server. I am afraid that Windows Server Backup interface cant be directly opened by this way. You need remotely logon the server in order to check the settings/states.

Follow the steps below to add This Computer icon to your desktop:
1.On the desktop, right click on the blank space and select Personalize.
2.On the left side of the window, click on Change desktop icons.
3.Select the icons that you want to display in your desktop Computer.

Best Regards,
Eve Wang