Now you (should) have a shortcut that will open the website in a specific web browser, no matter what the default browser is set to in Windows. Provide the name for the shortcut (e.g.For Edge it’s a little different, because it’s built in to Windows: 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe' 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe' For Chrome (assuming a typical installation): For the location, type the path to the browser (in 'quotes') you wish to use followed by the URL you wish to open.Right-click a blank area of the desktop and select “ New” > “ Shortcut“.Make sure the preferred browser is installed on the computer.Note: askmyGP no longer supports IE11 and you will therefore need to force it to open in another browser if you are unable to change your default browser. If you wish to add a desktop shortcut to make the system more easily accessible via one of the supported browsers, please see the guide below:įorcing shortcuts to open in Chrome, Firefox or Edge