Windows 10: CREATE DESKTOP SHORTCUT TO WEB SITE

Discus and support CREATE DESKTOP SHORTCUT TO WEB SITE in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; WHO AN WHY WAS THIS CHANGE MAID IN IE-11 WHEN ON A WEBSITE NEED TO MAKE SHORTCUT RIGHT CLICK AND SELECT CREATE SHORTCUT REAL EASY AND SIMPLE TO DO.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by RONSANDERSONtw, Aug 2, 2020.

  1. CREATE DESKTOP SHORTCUT TO WEB SITE


    WHO AN WHY WAS THIS CHANGE MAID

    IN IE-11 WHEN ON A WEBSITE NEED TO MAKE SHORTCUT
    RIGHT CLICK AND SELECT CREATE SHORTCUT
    REAL EASY AND SIMPLE TO DO.

    NOW IN EDGE SAME THING RIGHT CLICK NOT THEIR
    HIGHT LIGHT SITE LOCATION MINIMIZE SCREEN
    RIGHT CLICK ON DESKTOP SELECT CREATE SHORTCUT
    PATCH LOCATION IN THEN GIVE IT A NAME
    THEN FULL SCREEN TO GET WHERE YOU WERE.

    WOW THAT WAS ALOT EASIER THAN IT WAS IN IE-11

    WHO THOUGH OF THIS CHANGE ?

    HOW DO I GET IE-11 RIGHT CLICK MENU IN EDGE

    :)
     
    RONSANDERSONtw, Aug 2, 2020
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  2. Adding shortcut to desktop from web page

    Hi,

    Please let us know, which browser are you using to do so?

    Follow the steps below to create shortcuts of websites on the Desktop:

    • When you are viewing a website, right click on the web page and select the Create Shortcut option. The shortcut will be placed on the Desktop.
    • You can also right click the Desktop and select New/Shortcut. In the Location Box, paste the URL to the website.
    • Click Next and Name the shortcut and Click Finish.
    • You can also drag the Icon at the left end of the Address Bar and drop it on the Desktop, when viewing a website to create a shortcut.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

    Regards,

    Guru Kiran
     
    Guru Kiran G, Aug 2, 2020
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  3. Amit_Sun Win User
    Create Ethernet adapter shortcut on the desktop.

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    To create the Ethernet shortcut on your desktop, you can follow the step provided below.



    Step: Create Ethernet shortcut on the desktop.



    1. Press Windows + R key on your keyboard together.
    2. Type in ncpa.cpl
      and hit enter.
    3. You will see all your network adapter.
    4. Right click on your desired adapter and click on
      Create Shortcut and allow the prompt.
    5. Or you can drag and drop the network adapter on the desktop that will create a shortcut too.
    6. You can now right on the shortcut on your desktop and disable and enable internet connection.


    If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information.



    Hope it helps.

    Amit Sunar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Amit_Sun, Aug 2, 2020
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  4. CREATE DESKTOP SHORTCUT TO WEB SITE

    How to save a web site as a shortcut on my Desktop with Windows 10

    Hi Darlene,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty with the problem.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps.

    • Select the link which you want to create as shortcut.
    • Right click” on the desktop screen.
    • Select the option “New”.
    • Click on “shortcut”.
    • Paste the link in the “search bar”.
    • Click on “Next”.
    • Enter the name” for the shortcut.
    • Click on the “finish”.
    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Aug 2, 2020
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