link "default program" over-ride


  1. salvinorum
    Posts : 52
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    link "default program" over-ride


    Is it possible to make a link on the desktop, or elsewhere, and when opened, to open it with a specific program rather then the default?

    Specifically, I use FF as my default browser, but I would like to use IE for a couple specific links. I know I can just open IE but it would be convenient to create an icon/link on the desktop to the location, and when opened, to be opened by IE rather then the default program for that extension (FF).

    I just realized that I could make another extension, a new one not used by any program, and just make that extension opened by IE by default then rename the link on the desktop, I think that would work, but is there a way to edit the link and tell it specifically what program to use when clicked rather then the default?
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  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Is this something you could use?
    Default Programs Shortcut - Create
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  4. Layback Bear
    Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Try going to Start/All programs/internet explorer/ right click/send to and pick diskto( creat shortcut.)
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