Hi 
Try this method to place ANY program Shortcut on your Desktop …
Start > Programs > Western Digital > WD SmartWare
    - in this folder right click on “WDSmartWare.exe”
    - select “Open File Location”
      (if “Open File Location” is not an option then select Properties instead > Shortcut Tab > Open File Location Button)
    - in the folder that opens right click on “WDSmartWare.exe”
    - select “Create Shortcut”
    - in the dialog box that shows up click “Yes” to create a Shortcut on your Desktop
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