How To Pin Internet Explorer To Start Screen In Windows 8

Step 1: Open Internet Explorer from the Start screen and go to the Web site you want to pin. Step 2: Click the pin icon in the lower right-hand corner of the address bar, then select Pin to Start.

1. How do I pin a website to my taskbar in Windows 8?
2. How do I pin Internet Explorer to my desktop?
3. How do I create a shortcut to a website in Windows 8?
4. How do I add the Start screen to Windows 8?
5. How do I add a shortcut to the Start menu?
6. How do I add Google Chrome to my Start menu in Windows 8?
7. Is Microsoft edge the same as Internet Explorer?
8. How do I get Internet Explorer back on my computer?
9. How do I put apps on my desktop Windows 8?
10. How do I add a website to my home screen on Windows?

How do I pin a website to my taskbar in Windows 8?

The process for this is fairly simple: Just drag the website's tab or its icon from the address bar to your taskbar and it's pinned. Viola!

How do I pin Internet Explorer to my desktop?

To create a shortcut to Internet Explorer on your desktop, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then locate the Internet Explorer icon on the Start menu. ...
2. Right-click and drag the Internet Explorer icon from the Start menu to your desktop, and then click Create Shortcuts Here, or click Copy Here.

How do I create a shortcut to a website in Windows 8?

If you want to quickly create a desktop shortcut for your target, you can do so from the right-click menu. Right-click on the target and select Send to → Desktop (create shortcut). The shortcut will appear on your desktop.

How do I add the Start screen to Windows 8?

Step 1: Right-click on the Windows 8.1 taskbar, then choose Properties. Step 2: Click on the Navigation tab, then under the Start screen section, check the box next to "When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start."

How do I add a shortcut to the Start menu?

The rest of the process is straightforward. Right-click and choose New > Shortcut. Enter the full path of the executable file or ms-settings shortcut you want to add (as in the example shown here), click Next, and then enter a name for the shortcut. Repeat this process for any other shortcuts you want to add.

How do I add Google Chrome to my Start menu in Windows 8?

Chrome even has special built in features for this. Open up the webpage you want in Chrome. Then click on the menu icon, select Tools and then Create application shortcuts. Make sure the Start Menu is ticked and press Create.

Is Microsoft edge the same as Internet Explorer?

If you have Windows 10 installed on your computer, Microsoft's newest browser "Edge" comes preinstalled as the default browser. The Edge icon, a blue letter "e," is similar to the Internet Explorer icon, but they are separate applications. ...

How do I get Internet Explorer back on my computer?

To open Internet Explorer, select Start , and enter Internet Explorer in Search . Select Internet Explorer (Desktop app) from the results. If you can't find Internet Explorer on your device, you'll need to add it as a feature. Select Start > Search , and enter Windows features.

How do I put apps on my desktop Windows 8?

Press and hold (or right-click) the desktop, then select New > Shortcut. Enter the location of the item or select Browse to find the item in File Explorer.

How do I add a website to my home screen on Windows?

First, head to the website you want to pin to your Start menu. Click or tap the menu button and select “Pin This Page to Start”. Agree to add the page, and the website will appear on your Start menu as a tile. You can drag it around and position it wherever you want.