Shortcut to Open a URL with IE When Firefox is Default

1. Click Start
2. Click Programs
3. Click-and-drag Internet Explorer to your desktop
4. Right-click the new shortcut and select Properties
5. On the Shortcut tab, click the Target field and move the cursor to the end of all the text
6. Enter a single space and then enter your URL
7. Click Apply
8. Click the General tab
9. In the text field at the top, give your shortcut an appropriate name
10. Click OK

Shortcut to Open a URL with Firefox when IE is Default

1. Click Start
2. Click Programs
3. Click Mozilla Firefox
4. Right-click the Mozilla Firefox icon and select Send To and then select Desktop (create shortcut)
5. Right-click the new shortcut and select Properties
6. On the Shortcut tab, click the Target field and move the cursor to the end of all the text
7. Enter a single space and then enter your URL
8. Click Apply
9. Click the General tab
10. In the text field at the top, give your shortcut an appropriate name
11. Click OK