Creating Website Shortcut on Microsoft Windows Desktop

Question:
How do I create a shortcut to a website on my Microsoft Windows desktop?
Answer:
To create a shortcut to a website on the desktop, perform one of the following:
Method 1
  1. Right-click on the Desktop
  2. Select New
  3. Select Shortcut
  4. Enter the URL address in the Type the location of the item field. Example: https://ecampus.phoenix.edu
  5. Click Next
  6. Enter a name for the shortcut in the Type a name for this shortcut field
  7. Click Finish
Method 2
  1. Select Restore Down to allow viewing of desktop and browser window
  2. Click and hold the favicon to the left of the website address in the address bar
     
  3. Drag the favicon to an empty space on the desktop and release to create the shortcut
Note: This method works for all major browsers in Microsoft Windows, including Windows 8 (Desktop View only).

Method 3
  1. Open Internet Explorer (from Desktop)
  2. Go to ecampus.phoenix.edu (don't login)
  3. Click File (or  ALT+F)
  4. Select Send 
  5. Click Shortcut to Desktop
  6. Click Yes when prompted
  7. Verify eCampus icon is on Desktop now
Additional Information:
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