How to Create URL Shortcut on your Desktop

A URL Shortcut is a website shortcut that allows you to quickly reach your favorite websites by double-clicking an icon on your Windows desktop.

Below are the steps how to create URL Shortcut on the Desktop:

Step 1.      

Right-click on the desktop.

Step 2.      

Click New --> Shortcut

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Step 3.

Copy the URL link and paste it to the “Type the location of the item:” field. ( Example: http://cnn.com As shown in the picture)

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Step 4.  

Click Next to continue

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Step 5.      

Type a name for this shortcut Example:  Type CNN

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Step 6.       Click Finish