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how to create a shortcut for desktop as with IE?

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springtime
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I've switched my browser to "Firefox" from 'Internet Explorer and would like to know how to create a shortcut for my desktop.

I've switched my browser to "Firefox" from 'Internet Explorer and would like to know how to create a shortcut for my desktop.

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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.

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cor-el
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Chosen Solution

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.

Modified by cor-el

springtime
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Thank you!

springtime
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Thanks! Happy now.