This article explores to create shortcuts in Windows 11, from basic GUI techniques to command-line automation.

Create a shortcut with: %windir%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -Command "Start-Process powershell -Verb runAs -ArgumentList 'Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize -Name AppsUseLightTheme -Value 0'"

A shortcut is more than a path. Right-click any shortcut → to unlock: