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Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by learninmypc, Dec 24, 2012.

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  1. learninmypc TechSpot Guru Posts: 3,004   +100

    Just curious. I know it sounds ridicules, but is it possible to put a functioning browser short cut on the desktop for FF or SeaMonkey? TIA
  2. dodong Newcomer, in training

    Yep, just right click on that exe and choose create shortcut and drag that shortcut to your desktop.
  3. learninmypc TechSpot Guru Posts: 3,004   +100

    That will work for portable versions of Firefox & SeaMonkey?
  4. dodong Newcomer, in training

    Yes it will be working.
  5. learninmypc TechSpot Guru Posts: 3,004   +100

    Ok, will give it a shot, Seasons Greetings(y)
  6. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,217   +120

    Shortcuts are - - shortcuts; everywhere.
    The interesting issue/problem is a shortcut pointing to a removable device
    • eg foo.exe shortcut -> e:\thumbdrive\foo.exe
    and obviously requires E: to be mounted :)
     
  7. learninmypc TechSpot Guru Posts: 3,004   +100

    Ok, learning something new everyday:)
  8. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,217   +120

    Btw: A portable App:-
    1. does not require entries in the Windows Registry (the primary meaning)
    2. should not need to load any DLLs (ie they should be linked statically with the *.exe)
    #1 is absolutely required and #2 frequently is but not required.
  9. learninmypc TechSpot Guru Posts: 3,004   +100

    Thank you jobeard. I was only curious. I'll leave things as is.Have an awesome Christmas.