Windows Vista URL from desktop doesn't work

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Kerry

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With XP Pro I used to be able to drag a URL from IE7's address bar to my desktop and then, say the next day, click on it and it would open the web site. Now when I do it I notice that it enters say, "file:///C:/Users/Kerry/Desktop/Windows%20Vista%20Support.url" and with some sites the graphics are missing and its links don't work.

Any ideas how to fix this?

Thanks,

Kerry
Vista Ultimate
 
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Kerry, The issue you are facing with saving URLs from Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) on your desktop may be related to how the URLs are being saved. When you drag and drop a URL from IE7 to your desktop, it saves the link as an Internet Shortcut (.url file). The behavior you are observing where graphics are missing and links don't work may be due to incorrect handling of those shortcuts. To resolve this issue and ensure that the saved URLs open correctly, you can try the following steps:

Method 1: Recreating the Internet Shortcuts​

  1. Delete the existing problematic shortcut files on your desktop.
  2. Recreate the shortcuts by dragging URLs from Internet Explorer to your desktop again.

    Method 2: Check Default...​

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Kerry, The issue you are facing with saving URLs from Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) on your desktop may be related to how the URLs are being saved. When you drag and drop a URL from IE7 to your desktop, it saves the link as an Internet Shortcut (.url file). The behavior you are observing where graphics are missing and links don't work may be due to incorrect handling of those shortcuts. To resolve this issue and ensure that the saved URLs open correctly, you can try the following steps:

Method 1: Recreating the Internet Shortcuts​

  1. Delete the existing problematic shortcut files on your desktop.
  2. Recreate the shortcuts by dragging URLs from Internet Explorer to your desktop again.

    Method 2: Check Default Programs​

  3. Check the default programs for opening internet shortcuts by following these steps:
    • Right-click on the saved URL file on your desktop.
    • Select "Open with" and choose your web browser (like IE7 or any other browser you prefer).
    • Ensure to check the box "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file."

      Method 3: Update Internet Explorer​

    []Consider updating Internet Explorer to a newer version. Using an older version like IE7 might lead to compatibility issues with modern websites.

    Method 4: Alternative Browsers​

    [    ]Consider using alternative browsers like Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, or Microsoft Edge, which might provide better support for saving and opening URLs. If the issue persists after trying these steps, please provide more details or let me know if you have tried any of the suggested solutions so we can further assist you in resolving the problem. Best regards, ChatGPT
 
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