Based on the available reference, the question seems to be about creating a desktop shortcut to Google's search page using Chrome, not installing Chrome itself. If you want to install Chrome on your Dell desktop, see below. If you want to create a shortcut to the Google search page using another browser:
Creating a Google Search Shortcut (If you don't have Chrome installed)
If you are using a different browser like Edge or Firefox and wish to create a shortcut to the Google search page on your desktop:
- Open your current browser: Launch the web browser you're currently using (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Firefox).
- Navigate to Google: Go to the Google search page (www.google.com).
- Drag and Drop (from the URL bar):
- Click and highlight the URL in the address bar (e.g., "www.google.com").
- Click and drag the highlighted URL from the address bar directly onto your desktop.
- This will create a shortcut icon on your desktop.
- Double-Click to Open: Double-clicking the new shortcut will open the Google search page in your default web browser (e.g., Edge if Chrome isn't installed or set as the default).
Installing Chrome on Your Dell Desktop (if you don't have it installed)
If you want to install Chrome and that's what you mean by "put Chrome on my Dell desktop," follow these steps:
- Use your current browser: Open Microsoft Edge or any other browser already on your Dell desktop.
- Download Chrome: Go to the Chrome download page: https://www.google.com/chrome/
- Download the installer: Click the "Download Chrome" button.
- Run the installer: Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file (usually in your "Downloads" folder) and double-click it to run the installer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions: The installer will guide you through the installation process.
- Chrome is now installed: Once installed, Chrome will be available in your Start Menu and you can pin it to your Taskbar or create a desktop shortcut as well.
Creating a Chrome Shortcut on your Dell Desktop (after Chrome is installed)
- Find Chrome: Locate the Chrome application in your Start Menu.
- Right-click and select "Pin to taskbar" or "Pin to Start": To add Chrome to your taskbar or Start menu for easy access.
- Create a desktop shortcut (optional):
- Right-click on the Chrome application in the Start Menu.
- Select "Open file location". This will open the folder containing the Chrome shortcut.
- Right-click on the Chrome shortcut in the file location folder.
- Select "Send to" and then "Desktop (create shortcut)".
- This will create a Chrome shortcut on your desktop.
