Question : How to create shortcut in Windows XP?

I'm using Gateway Laptop running Windows XP.  I need to create a shortcut for somefile.exe located at the following folder:

C:\somefolder\somefile.exe

What steps do I carry out to create a desktop icon for this file so I can invoke this program by double-clicking the desktop icon.

Answer : How to create shortcut in Windows XP?

Right click the file > send to desktop