Place Web Page Shortcut on Desktop


  1. budburn
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    windows 7 64 bit
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    Place Web Page Shortcut on Desktop


    I have lost the ability to place favorite web sites on my desktop. When I right click on the web page there is not a "shortcut" line. Thanks, bud
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Bud,

    You might see if you may be able to create a URL shortcut on your desktop using any of the other options in the tutorial below.

    Internet Website Shortcut - Create

    Hope this helps, :)
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  4. budburn
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    Post Shortcut on Desktop


    It worked. Pulled down web address into Chrome at toolbar. Then transferred from there onto desktop. I'm a happy camper!!!
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  6. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Great news Bud. :)
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