How to Make Internet Explorer Shortcut
Are you looking to create a quick and easy way to access Internet Explorer on your computer? Creating a shortcut to Internet Explorer can save you time and effort, especially if you use the web browser frequently. In this article, we will guide you through the simple steps to create an Internet Explorer shortcut on your Windows desktop or taskbar.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer
First, you need to open Internet Explorer on your computer. You can do this by searching for “Internet Explorer” in the Start menu or by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop or taskbar.
Step 2: Navigate to the Folder
Once Internet Explorer is open, navigate to the folder where the Internet Explorer executable file is located. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click on the “File” menu at the top-left corner of the Internet Explorer window.
2. Select “Properties” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the “General” tab, click on the “Open file location” button under the “Target” field.
This will open the folder containing the Internet Explorer executable file.
Step 3: Create the Shortcut
Now that you have the folder containing the Internet Explorer executable file open, you can create a shortcut. Here’s how:
1. Right-click on an empty space within the folder.
2. Select “New” from the dropdown menu, then choose “Shortcut.”
3. In the “Create Shortcut” window, click on “Browse.”
4. Navigate to the location of the Internet Explorer executable file (usually “C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe” for 64-bit systems or “C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe” for 32-bit systems).
5. Click “OK” to select the file, then click “Next.”
6. Give the shortcut a name, such as “Internet Explorer,” and click “Finish.”
Step 4: Customize the Shortcut (Optional)
If you want to customize the shortcut, you can right-click on it and select “Properties.” In the “Shortcut” tab, you can change the icon, modify the target path, or add additional arguments to the shortcut.
Step 5: Move the Shortcut to the Desktop or Taskbar
To make the shortcut more accessible, you can move it to your desktop or taskbar. Here’s how:
1. Right-click on the Internet Explorer shortcut you just created.
2. Select “Send to” from the dropdown menu.
3. Choose “Desktop (create shortcut)” to place the shortcut on your desktop, or select “Taskbar” to add it to your taskbar.
Now you have successfully created an Internet Explorer shortcut on your computer. You can easily access the web browser by clicking on the shortcut, and you’ll spend less time searching for the program each time you need it.
