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how do i send a shortcut to desktop to quickly access a url next time i want it

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bud_d
bud_d
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in internet explore i want to access webpages with a shortcut on the desktop. i do this by going to file, then send, then i pick shortcut to desktop. can not find a similiar command sequence in firefox.

in internet explore i want to access webpages with a shortcut on the desktop. i do this by going to file, then send, then i pick shortcut to desktop. can not find a similiar command sequence in firefox.

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John99
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As a workaround try this

  1. copy the address from the firefox location bar. (Ctr+ L, Ctrl+C)
  2. Put the mouse cursor on the Windows desktop ( Alt+spacebar, N)
  3. Right click (or options key)
  4. New -> Shortcut -> paste link from location bar into the dialogue window
cor-el
cor-el
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You can drag the favicon on the left end of the location bar onto the desktop to create a shortcut.

You can also use an extension.