Windows 10: How to Pin IE Shortcuts to Start Menu

Discus and support How to Pin IE Shortcuts to Start Menu in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; UPDATE: See Edwin's method in Post #4 for IE it is much easier than mine. But for other browsers use this method. Since you cannot just drag and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by SoFine409, Dec 23, 2015.

  1. SOFINE409
    SoFine409 Win User

    How to Pin IE Shortcuts to Start Menu


    UPDATE: See Edwin's method in Post #4 for IE it is much easier than mine. But for other browsers use this method.

    Since you cannot just drag and drop a shortcut to a web site into the app menu the way I do it is to create a short cut on my desktop then copy it into the start menu:

    %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

    You’ll need admin privileges to do this. Then open the start menu and put the mouse pointer on it, right click and select pin to start. If you want to do this for all users use this path:

    %ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

    You can create a folder just for there shortcuts or just let them stand on their own. Be aware that if you ever delete the folder and or the shortcut then the pinned short(s) will cease to work.

    :)
     
    SoFine409, Dec 23, 2015
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  2. RAMESH SRINIVASAN
    Ramesh Srinivasan Win User

    win 10 ie11 desktop shortcuts open minimized

    Ok. Pinned site shortcut (from Start menu) launches IE correctly.

    .URL shortcuts (from Desktop or Start menu) causes this issue.

    Will work on this.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Dec 23, 2015
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  3. RAMESH SRINIVASAN
    Ramesh Srinivasan Win User
    win 10 ie11 desktop shortcuts open minimized

    Yes. got them all. Meanwhile, you can try this:

    How To: Add a Web Shortcut to the Windows 10 Start Screen

    That's about adding web shortcut (.URL) to Start menu All apps, and Pinning it to Start screen.

    After doing the above, check what happens when:

    1. Clicking the website shortcut from All apps

    2. Clicking the Pinned website shortcut from Start screen.

    Do this with all instances of IE closed.

    If these methods launch IE in correct window size, then it's not a problem with IE... and we might have to change our approach to solve the problem.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Dec 23, 2015
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  4. BUNNYJ
    BunnyJ New Member

    How to Pin IE Shortcuts to Start Menu

    Why not go to it's location in the All Apps(Windows Accessories) right click on it and pin it to the start menu?
     
    BunnyJ, Dec 23, 2015
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  5. SOFINE409
    SoFine409 Win User
    Hi BunnyJ.
    I wanted a short cut to a specific web site (such as Win Ten Forums) and not just to a blank IE.
    Happy Holidays!
     
    SoFine409, Dec 23, 2015
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  6. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member
    How to Pin IE Shortcuts to Start Menu [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Dec 23, 2015
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  7. SOFINE409
    SoFine409 Win User
    Thanks Edwin, definitly easier then my suggestion! Happy Holidays.
     
    SoFine409, Dec 23, 2015
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  8. BUNNYJ
    BunnyJ New Member

    How to Pin IE Shortcuts to Start Menu

    Glad to hear you got it sorted out.. and happy holidays!!!
     
    BunnyJ, Dec 23, 2015
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  9. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member
    Yes, but your suggestion is one of the best ways for other browsers! *Wink

    All the best Holiday Wishes to you as well. *Smile
     
    Edwin, Dec 23, 2015
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  10. SOFINE409
    SoFine409 Win User
    Oh, good to know at least I got part of it right! I revised my initial post to reflect the change and thanks much for the info.
     
    SoFine409, Apr 4, 2018
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