How to make a web shortcut open in different browser


  1. Robby14
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    I have made a shortcut on my desktop to a web site, and I need it to open in a browser that isn't default. I have a browser I want to use Chrome as default, but this link goes to a work website, the company software I have on my computer will only work with Internet Explorer, which I hate with a passion, maybe it's a old outdated preference that should be changed, but for now I will use Chrome, just like I used Firefox for years until Chrome changed my preference.

    Is it possible to do this, right-clicking and properties doesn't work. I've tried all the options listed in this thread, with no luck.

    Can I make a shortcut open in NON default browser?
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  3. Berton
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    There may be more than 1 way, try opening the 'other' browser and drag the shortcut to the page or Address Bar. Right-ciick it and choose Open with... and pick the program. Copy the URL in one browser and Paste in the other.
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  4. Callender
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    Robby14 said:
    I have made a shortcut on my desktop to a web site, and I need it to open in a browser that isn't default. I have a browser I want to use Chrome as default, but this link goes to a work website, the company software I have on my computer will only work with Internet Explorer, which I hate with a passion, maybe it's a old outdated preference that should be changed, but for now I will use Chrome, just like I used Firefox for years until Chrome changed my preference.

    Is it possible to do this, right-clicking and properties doesn't work. I've tried all the options listed in this thread, with no luck.

    Can I make a shortcut open in NON default browser?
    Well you'd better post a screenshot of your shortcut's properties. Here's one I made to open the SevenForums URL in Cyberfox. You just need to substitute the required URL and full path to the browser's executable.

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  6. Brink
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    Hello Robby,

    In addition, you could use OPTION THREE in the tutorial below to have a URL shortcut open in any browser when used. :)

    Internet Website Shortcut - Create
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  7. whs
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    Just copy the URL from Chrome and paste it into IE.
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  8. Robby14
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    Thanks, but no luck


    I am attaching a screenshot of the properties of the app, when I add the %..ie.explore%, whatever address (I copied and pasted), it just gives error msg that " %..ie.explore%" could not be opened. Trying option #3 and dragging the favicon, I just drag the window around the desktop. This may end up being more trouble than it's worth.
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  10. Berton
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    error msg that " %..ie.explore%" could not be opened
    You might try the proper executable filename for Internet Explorer, it's iexplore.exe.
    Windows Explorer executable is explorer.exe.
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  11. whs
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    Why don't you just copy the URL from the Properties of the shortcut and paste it into Chrome.
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  12. Robby14
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    It's just two clicks to open in IE instead of Chrome, I'm just going to call this done. Thank you to all that tried, I do appreciate the help.
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  13. Callender
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    Shortcut - open in IE


    It looks like you've gone wrong somewhere when following Brink's instructions.

    Here's a shortcut that I've made for you:

    Workbooth.zip

    Just download and extract the file to your desktop.
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