How to Create and Add a "Internet Explorer" Desktop Icon in Windows 7
InformationThis will show you how to create a Internet Explorer (IE) desktop icon in Windows 7 that has Open Home Page, Start Without Add-ons, Start InPrivate Browsing, and Properties that opens "Internet Options" included in it's context menu.
This Internet Explorer desktop icon will only be added to the desktop of the user that runs the REG files below.
EXAMPLE: Internet Explorer Desktop Icon in Windows 7
NOTE: This also shows the right click context menu.
Here's How:
NOTE: Using either REG file download below will override any of them.
1. To Add 32-bit IE Desktop Icon in 32-bit Windows 7
NOTE: Use this option if you have 32-bit Windows 7 installed on your computer.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.2. To Add 32-bit IE Desktop Icon in 64-bit Windows 7
B) Go to step 5.
NOTE: Use this option if you have 64-bit Windows 7 installed on your computer, and would like to have a 32-bit IE desktop icon.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
B) Go to step 5.3. To Add 64-bit IE Desktop Icon in 64-bit Windows 7That's it,
NOTE: Use this option if you have 64-bit Windows 7 installed on your computer, and would like to have a 64-bit IE desktop icon.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.4. To Remove the IE Desktop Icon in 32- bit or 64-bit Windows 7
B) Go to step 5.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.5. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.
6. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.
7. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.
8. Right click on a emtpy area of your desktop and click on Refresh (F5) to apply.
9. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
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