update: creating a shortcut for microsoft ‘new’ teams 2.0 on the windows desktop

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of creating a new shortcut for the Teams 2.0 client using PowerShell, complete with a custom icon for easy recognition.

Please note, while I’ve taken care to ensure the accuracy of this script, I cannot take responsibility for any issues that may arise from its use. Let’s dive in.

Steps to Create a Microsoft Teams 2.0 Shortcut with PowerShell

1. Open PowerShell: Begin by opening PowerShell. You can do this by searching for “PowerShell” in the Start menu. For this operation, running PowerShell as an administrator is not required.
2. Execute the Script: Copy and paste the following PowerShell script into the PowerShell window and press Enter.

$wshShell = New-Object -ComObject WScript.Shell
$desktop = [System.Environment]::GetFolderPath('Desktop')
$shortcut = $wshShell.CreateShortcut("$desktop\Microsoft Teams.lnk")
$shortcut.TargetPath = "EXPLORER.EXE"
$shortcut.Arguments = "shell:AppsFolder\MSTeams_8wekyb3d8bbwe!MSTeams"
# Remember to replace the below path with the path to your icon
$shortcut.IconLocation = "C:\Path\To\Your\TeamsIcon.ico"
$shortcut.Save()

3. Find a Teams Icon: You’ll need to find a Microsoft Teams icon file (.ico) to use for your shortcut. This can be an icon you download from the internet, extract from the application’s executable if available, or convert from a Teams image. Replace "C:\Path\To\Your\TeamsIcon.ico" in the script with the actual path to your chosen icon file.
4. Verify the Shortcut: After running the script, you should find a new Microsoft Teams shortcut on your desktop. Double-clicking this shortcut should launch Microsoft Teams directly.

Creating a desktop shortcut for Microsoft Teams 2.0 can significantly enhance your efficiency by providing quick access to one of the most widely used communication tools in the business world today. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial and using the provided PowerShell script, you can customize your workspace to fit your needs. Remember, finding a suitable icon and ensuring it’s correctly linked in the script is key to customizing your shortcut.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only. I do not take responsibility for any issues arising from the use of the provided script. Always ensure you understand the script’s actions before execution and use it at your own risk.