Windows 10: Shortcuts to websites open Google

Discus and support Shortcuts to websites open Google in Browsers and Email to solve the problem; Version 1909 (OS Build 18363.657) I must have done something wrong. There are several shortcuts on the desktop to various websites, including this... Discussion in 'Browsers and Email' started by Stanley1961, Mar 6, 2020.

  1. STANLEY1961
    Stanley1961 Win User

    Shortcuts to websites open Google


    Version 1909 (OS Build 18363.657)

    I must have done something wrong.

    There are several shortcuts on the desktop to various websites, including this one. But most of them now open Google.

    What do I have to do to fix this?

    :)
     
    Stanley1961, Mar 6, 2020
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  2. KEAKAR
    keakar Win User

    ad blocker doesnt run for my website shortcuts

    first off, im using IE11, yes I know boo hiss its the devil, its too unsafe, but anyway....

    I have adblocker and I cant find any reports on this issue but if I open the browser with the browser link adblock runs and its protected, but lets say I have a desktop shortcut to go to my email or here, well when you use a desktop shortcut to the websites, the browser opens without adblock running. I confirmed this in task manager that it is indeed still off and not a running process. I also noted that adblock is not listed in the services list but im not sure if it should be or not.

    so any help or advice on this would be great, I use desktop shortcuts for stuff and this means adblocker isn't running for nearly half of my online activities, maybe more. if it cant run anytime the browser is open then why have it, I see nothing in the way of settings or preferences options except a website block list or allow ads for this site.
     
    keakar, Mar 6, 2020
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  3. SOMEONENAMEDJOE
    SomeoneNamedJoe Win User
    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!
     
    SomeoneNamedJoe, Mar 6, 2020
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  4. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User

    Shortcuts to websites open Google

    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.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Mar 6, 2020
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