Microsoft KB Archive/170930

= Microsoft Knowledge Base =

How to Save Internet Shortcuts on The Microsoft Network
Last reviewed: July 2, 1997

Article ID: Q170930

The information in this article applies to:


 * The Microsoft Network version 2.0

SUMMARY
This article describes how to save Internet shortcuts to the desktop from MSN, The Microsoft Network.

MORE INFORMATION
To save Internet shortcuts to the desktop from MSN, use one of the following methods:

Method 1

 * 1) Right-click the Web link you want to save, and then click Save Target As on the menu that appears.
 * 2) Type a name for the shortcut, click the Windows\Desktop folder, and then click Save.

NOTE: You can save only Web links that appear as jump text (hot text) in Program Viewer.

Method 2

 * 1) Open the Web site to which you want to save a shorcut.
 * 2) Copy the Web address from the Address field in Program Viewer.
 * 3) Start Microsoft Internet Explorer.
 * 4) Paste the address into the Address field in Internet Explorer.
 * 5) On the File menu, click Save As File.
 * 6) Type a name for the shortcut, click the Windows\Desktop folder, and then click Save.