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How do I make a Yahoo Mail icon on my desktop that opens via Firefox?

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I have a Yahoo Mail icon that opens with Internet Explorer, but I want a Yahoo Mail icon that opens with Firefox. Firefox is set as our default browser. How do I set up that icon?

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I have a Yahoo Mail icon that opens with Internet Explorer, but I want a Yahoo Mail icon that opens with Firefox. Firefox is set as our default browser. How do I set up that icon? == Operating system == XP

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Right-click on your desktop, select New, then Shortcut. In the location box, enter "http://mail.yahoo.com" (without quotes). Click Next, then name the shortcut whatever you wish. When double-clicked, it will open in your computer's default web browser.

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Right-click on your desktop, select New, then Shortcut. In the location box, enter "http://mail.yahoo.com" (without quotes). Click Next, then name the shortcut whatever you wish. When double-clicked, it will open in your computer's default web browser.