How do I?

Hello,
I use Amazon a lot and would like to have their logo as a shortcut to their
home page on my desktop.
Is there a simple way I can achive this and use this method for other sites
such as E-bay?
Creating a shortcut isn't the problem but all I end up with is a large "e"
with a title under it, my desktop is full of those.
Thankyou

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Sandal

Sandal wrote:
> I use Amazon a lot and would like to have their logo as a shortcut
> to their home page on my desktop.
> Is there a simple way I can achive this and use this method for
> other sites such as E-bay?
> Creating a shortcut isn't the problem but all I end up with is a
> large "e" with a title under it, my desktop is full of those.

Eventually or immediately?

So you visit their web page in IE, click on the icon (even if it is just an
"e) in the Address bar and HOLD the mouse button and drag to the desktop and
you get....?

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Shenan Stanley
MS-MVP
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How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

Shenan Stanley wrote:

> Sandal wrote:
>> I use Amazon a lot and would like to have their logo as a shortcut
>> to their home page on my desktop.
>> Is there a simple way I can achive this and use this method for
>> other sites such as E-bay?
>> Creating a shortcut isn't the problem but all I end up with is a
>> large "e" with a title under it, my desktop is full of those.
>
> Eventually or immediately?
>
> So you visit their web page in IE, click on the icon (even if it is
> just an "e) in the Address bar and HOLD the mouse button and drag to
> the desktop and you get....?
>

I think what he wants is the favicon to stay on his desktop as a link.
Here's MVP Kelly Theriot's tweak to retain favicons:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm - FavOrg-restore and save
favourite icons (line 108, right column)

Malke
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Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Hello Malke

It's excactly what I wanted, thankyou for reading my thread, understanding
it and resolving my question, my desktop is looking much better already.
Many Thanks, Happy Holidays
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Sandal


"Malke" wrote:

> Shenan Stanley wrote:
>
> > Sandal wrote:
> >> I use Amazon a lot and would like to have their logo as a shortcut
> >> to their home page on my desktop.
> >> Is there a simple way I can achive this and use this method for
> >> other sites such as E-bay?
> >> Creating a shortcut isn't the problem but all I end up with is a
> >> large "e" with a title under it, my desktop is full of those.
> >
> > Eventually or immediately?
> >
> > So you visit their web page in IE, click on the icon (even if it is
> > just an "e) in the Address bar and HOLD the mouse button and drag to
> > the desktop and you get....?
> >
>
> I think what he wants is the favicon to stay on his desktop as a link.
> Here's MVP Kelly Theriot's tweak to retain favicons:
>
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm - FavOrg-restore and save
> favourite icons (line 108, right column)
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

Thankyou for your reply,
Happy Holidays
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Sandal


"Shenan Stanley" wrote:

> Sandal wrote:
> > I use Amazon a lot and would like to have their logo as a shortcut
> > to their home page on my desktop.
> > Is there a simple way I can achive this and use this method for
> > other sites such as E-bay?
> > Creating a shortcut isn't the problem but all I end up with is a
> > large "e" with a title under it, my desktop is full of those.
>
> Eventually or immediately?
>
> So you visit their web page in IE, click on the icon (even if it is just an
> "e) in the Address bar and HOLD the mouse button and drag to the desktop and
> you get....?
>
> --
> Shenan Stanley
> MS-MVP
> --
> How To Ask Questions The Smart Way
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
>
>

Sandal wrote:

> Hello Malke
>
> It's excactly what I wanted, thankyou for reading my thread,
> understanding it and resolving my question, my desktop is looking much
> better already. Many Thanks, Happy Holidays

Oooh, good guess on my part then! Glad I could help. Happy Hols to you,
too.

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Hello Maluke,

I posted my question elsewhere on this forum.

Between you and another member the way my PC desktop looks has changed big
time in the last couple of days and for the better and I am very gratefull
for your reply.

I downloaded the software and I was away, simple, easy.

While I'm on a roll could I pose you another question I have asked it before
but got nowhere.

You know how folders/files are yellow if you create them on the desktop or
say in My Documents I want to change their colour, is there an easy way for
me to achive this?
Many thanks

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Sandal


"Malke" wrote:

> Sandal wrote:
>
> > Hello Malke
> >
> > It's excactly what I wanted, thankyou for reading my thread,
> > understanding it and resolving my question, my desktop is looking much
> > better already. Many Thanks, Happy Holidays
>
> Oooh, good guess on my part then! Glad I could help. Happy Hols to you,
> too.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>

Sandal wrote:

> Hello Maluke,
>
> I posted my question elsewhere on this forum.
>
> Between you and another member the way my PC desktop looks has changed
> big time in the last couple of days and for the better and I am very
> gratefull for your reply.
>
> I downloaded the software and I was away, simple, easy.
>
> While I'm on a roll could I pose you another question I have asked it
> before but got nowhere.
>
> You know how folders/files are yellow if you create them on the
> desktop or say in My Documents I want to change their colour, is there
> an easy way for me to achive this?
> Many thanks
>
This I can't tell you since I have never messed around with changing
folder colors in Windows. My guess is you'd have to use third-party
software but I'm sorry - I really don't know. Make a new post with this
question so others who may know will see it (most people will think
this thread is closed).

Malke
--
MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic"

Cheers Maluke
I re-posted.
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Sandal


"Malke" wrote:

> Sandal wrote:
>
> > Hello Maluke,
> >
> > I posted my question elsewhere on this forum.
> >
> > Between you and another member the way my PC desktop looks has changed
> > big time in the last couple of days and for the better and I am very
> > gratefull for your reply.
> >
> > I downloaded the software and I was away, simple, easy.
> >
> > While I'm on a roll could I pose you another question I have asked it
> > before but got nowhere.
> >
> > You know how folders/files are yellow if you create them on the
> > desktop or say in My Documents I want to change their colour, is there
> > an easy way for me to achive this?
> > Many thanks
> >
> This I can't tell you since I have never messed around with changing
> folder colors in Windows. My guess is you'd have to use third-party
> software but I'm sorry - I really don't know. Make a new post with this
> question so others who may know will see it (most people will think
> this thread is closed).
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP Windows User/Shell
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic"
>