How do I save a link to a webpage as a shortcut in the Windows file manager?
I want to click an icon in Windows Explorer and have it open a specific web page with the default browser. How is this done?
I don't want to download the web page, I just want to access it via a shortcut in the file manager. My google searches haven't turned up anything.
Solution 1:
- Right click on the folder.
- New Shortcut.
- Insert the URL in the dialog, Next.
- Put a meaningful name.
Double click the shortcut to test it.
Solution 2:
Personally I found this answer best. Just create a file, myLink.html with the following content:
<html>
<body>
<script type="text/javascript">
window.location.href = "http://stackoverflow.com"; //change this to the URL
//you want to redirect to
</script>
</body>
</html>
Solution 3:
This is actually much easier than you might think! If you are on the web page you want to save a link for, just click and hold on the small 'padlock' icon (which you see just to the left of the address, in the address bar). Drag the padlock over into an open Windows Explorer window/folder (or over its icon, as you please) and let go. Drag and drop, job done :-)
Solution 4:
In addition to what others have mentioned, you can access your current Favorites in Explorer by navigating to C:\users\%USERNAME%\favorites\ and then copy over any links you may already have bookmarked from there.
EDIT: I should clarify, this is the Internet Explorer Favorites location.