Windows 10: Can't create website shortcut.

As the title says, I can't create a shortcut to a web site, mine actually.

I can create one for other sites, but not for mine.

Why is that?

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Create desktop shortcuts to websites with Edge

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Open a webpage in Microsoft Edge.
• Click the three dots at top right corner.
• Choose Open with Internet Explorer.
• Right Click and click on create shortcut.
• The shortcut shall open in Microsoft Edge, if it is your default browser.

Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further assistance, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.

 

Create shortcut to open website in Edge when IE is default webbrower

Thank you for the suggestion, but this poses two problems for my users:

1. The icon is that of a batch file and not of Edge, which would require me to change the icon for each shortcut on each PC.
2. This starts a command prompt window which pops up momentarily, which is confusing for a user.

I'd like to (ideally) have shortcut that has the Edge icon and opens in Edge directly.

Thanks!

 

Desktop Shortcut Icons

Hi Mik-Dav,

The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

• Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
• Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
• Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

Let us know if you need further help.

Regards.