Solved Post a shortcut on the desktop

[aintnorock]

How do I post a shortcut to a link on the desktop. The shortcut is from a weblink.

I've right clicked on the desktp, then new, then shortcut, and absolutely nothing happens.

thanks,
carl

 

[Brink]

Hello Carl,

This can help show you how to create a internet website shortcut like that.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/60274-internet-website-shortcut-create.html

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[davehc]

Shawn's tutorial may be where you are going. But one easy way is to open the webpage from the link. Right click an empty space on the web page and, in the drop down menu, select "create shortcut". Select this and "yes" and there you have your shortcut. You can then rename it to something you fancy.

 

[aintnorock]

Shawn's tutorial may be where you are going. But one easy way is to open the webpage from the link. Right click an empty space on the web page and, in the drop down menu, select "create shortcut". Select this and "yes" and there you have your shortcut. You can then rename it to something you fancy.

The problem with this is that when I right click, then new, then shortcut, absolutely nothing happens.

 

[Zardoc]

Click the link to go to the site, In the address bar, right beside the http there ususally is a logo like the forum, left click on it hold it and drag down to desktop.

 

[davehc]

Shawn's tutorial may be where you are going. But one easy way is to open the webpage from the link. Right click an empty space on the web page and, in the drop down menu, select "create shortcut". Select this and "yes" and there you have your shortcut. You can then rename it to something you fancy.

The problem with this is that when I right click, then new, then shortcut, absolutely nothing happens.

It is the WEBPAGE you should right click - not the desktop (or what?). There is no "New" on the web page

 

[Zardoc]

I think he's trying to click the weblink.

 

[EzioAuditore]

If the above solutions don't work, then try this-
You'd be having a shortcut to the browser on your desktop, no?
Right click on it> properties, in the target field, after the program's executable put a space and then the site which you want a shortcut to.
Apply>Ok.
Opening that shortcut now will open the site you wanted.

 

[Brink]

Shawn's tutorial may be where you are going. But one easy way is to open the webpage from the link. Right click an empty space on the web page and, in the drop down menu, select "create shortcut". Select this and "yes" and there you have your shortcut. You can then rename it to something you fancy.

The problem with this is that when I right click, then new, then shortcut, absolutely nothing happens.

Download and merge the lnk (LNK) option in the tutorial below, and restart the computer.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19449-default-file-type-associations-restore.html

Afterwards, see if when you right clicking on the desktop, New, and Shortcut will it work for you now.

If so, then you should be able to use the tutorial I posted above to create a internet shortcut like you wanted.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[ie9]

Here's a visual of what you want to do, it might help:



As was said before, you have o literally right click on the webpages to get the option to create a shortcut. Do not try to create on by clicking on the desktop

 

[Brink]

Here's a visual of what you want to do, it might help:

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As was said before, you have o literally right click on the webpages to get the option to create a shortcut. Do not try to create on by clicking on the desktop

IE9,

That method would work for a simple desktop internet shortcut, but you would not be able to pin the shortcut to the Start Menu or taskbar.

The method below gives you a bit more flexibility instead for the shortcut.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/60274-internet-website-shortcut-create.html

 

[ie9]

IE9,

That method would work for a simple desktop internet shortcut, but you would not be able to pin the shortcut to the Start Menu or taskbar.

The method below gives you a bit more flexibility instead for the shortcut.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/60274-internet-website-shortcut-create.html

I was able to pin it

Although it didn't pin as it's own link/program (IE9 style in the taskbar), but it did pin to the IE jumplist. Also, I was able to pin it to my start menu.

 

[Brink]

I was referring to that when you right clicked on the internet shortcut using the method that you suggested to create it instead, it would not have the option to Pin to anything like below. That's all.

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If you like, try the method I posted to see the difference.

 

[ie9]

I was referring to that when you right clicked on the internet shortcut using the method that you suggested to create it instead, it would not have the option to Pin to anything. That's all.

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Oh, ok. I was just dragging it places, lol. I've learned to do that a lot with Windows 7

 

[Brink]

No problem mate. I just try to make it easier where I can.

 

[ie9]

No problem mate. I just try to make it easier where I can.

You do every time you post

Thanks

 

[Ztruker]

The Create Shortcut option by right clicking on the window body only exists if you are using Internet Explorer.

 

[Brink]

The Create Shortcut option by right clicking on the window body only exists if you are using Internet Explorer.

Nar, you can have the shortcut open using another browser (ex: Firefox 4.0 Beta 10) if you wanted to.


http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/60274-internet-website-shortcut-create.html

 

[ie9]

I think he meant my way only works in IE.

I see the many flaws of my method now

 

[Brink]

I think he meant my way only works in IE.

LOL, oops. I believe you're right.