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bookmark shortcut on desktop not working

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When I create a shortcut on my desktop to a particular website it does not work. I get the message: Windows cannot find "name of url". Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again.

When I create a shortcut on my desktop to a particular website it does not work. I get the message: Windows cannot find "name of url". Make sure you typed the name correctly and then try again.

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How do you create the shortcut? Open its properties by right-clicking on the shortcut. Is the address correct?

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I drag the icon from the address bar to my desktop. When I right click and look at properties it has the correct URL, but when I click it, it tells me "WINDOWS cant find...."

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Show me.

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I'm sorry... Show you what? How I made the shortcut? The URL ? The message?

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I meant show me the link you are using. Sorry.

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The link worked fine for me.

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