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Adding items to the Start menu in Windows is very convenient when it comes to starting applications. The below steps will show you how to add URL links to the Start menu so you can quickly access Web sites without needing to open a browser first.

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Steps

  1. Add a Website Link to the Start Menu Step 1.jpg
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    Right click on the start button, and select "explore".
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  2. Add a Website Link to the Start Menu Step 2.jpg
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    Right click in the explorer window and select "new shortcut".
  3. Add a Website Link to the Start Menu Step 3.jpg
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    A dialogue will pop up. Find the text box, and enter the URL.
  4. Add a Website Link to the Start Menu Step 4.jpg
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    Another dialogue box will appear. Now type what you would like to name your link.
  5. Add a Website Link to the Start Menu Step 5.jpg
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    Click "Finish".
  6. Add a Website Link to the Start Menu Step 6.jpg
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    Now when you open the start menu, the URL shortcut should be there.
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  • If you want all users on the Computer to have the link displayed in the Start menu, select "Explore All Users" in the first step after right clicking on the Start menu.

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