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How to Create a Fully Functional Internet Explorer Shortcut in Vista
Published by Brink
06-03-2007
How to Create a Fully Functional Internet Explorer Icon in Vista
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  This will show you how to create a Internet Explorer shortcut that has the Open Home Page, Start without Add-ons, and Internet Properties in the context menu.
Tip
  If you would like to add this to Quick Launch, see: How to Use Quick Launch in Vista
NOTE
  The default location for the Internet Explorer exe file is at:

64 bit Vista: C:\Program Files (x86)\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe


32 bit Vista: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
RELATED LINKS:
EXAMPLE: Fully Functional IE7 Shortcut
NOTE: Properties opens Internet Properties, not the shortcut's properties.
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OPTION ONE:
If You Use the Normal Start Menu
1. To Add Internet Explorer Shortcut -
A) Click on the download button below to download the AddIE7IconTo Desktop.reg file.
B) Go to step 5.


2. To Remove Internet Explorer Shortcut -
NOTE: You can also right click on the shortcut and click Delete.
A) Click on the download button below to download the
RemoveIE7IconFrom Desktop.reg file.
B) Go to step 5 in Option Two below..





OPTION TWO:
If You Use the Classic Start Menu
3. To Add Internet Explorer Shortcut -
A) Click on the download button below to download the AddIE7IconTo ClassicDesktop.reg file
B) Go to step 5.


4. To Remove Internet Explorer Shortcut -
A) Click on the download button below to download the
RemoveIE7IconFromClassicDesktop.reg file


5. Click Save, and save the reg file to the Desktop.
6. Right click on the .reg file (On desktop) and click Merge.
7. Click Run button for Security Warning prompt.
8. Click Continue button for UAC prompt.
9. Click Yes for the Confirmation prompt.
10. Click OK for successful prompt.
11. You may need to right click on a empty area of your desktop and click Refresh or press F5 to see the new Icon.
12. When done, you can delete the .reg file (On desktop).
That's it,
Shawn

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Re: Internet Explorer Icon
Updated to include a IE7 Icon for the Classic Start Menu.

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