how to add IE icon to desktop in windows 8.1

[samsensam]

i'm setting up a new computer with windows 8.1 - didnt want to go 8.1 but my old computer died.

i'm trying to add an internet explorer icon to the desktop - sounds easy but believe me it isnt!

i've looked on google but cant find usable instructions.

can anyone help with plain english instructions?

many thanks for any help.

p.s. as a normal user i find 8.1 shockingly designed.

[ravip]

If you have it on the Metro screen...

Right click on IE > click Open file location > Right click on Internet Explorer > Click on Send to > Click on Desktop - Voila! You have it!

Edit

Windows 8.1 is not too bad. Daunting at first sight, within a couple of minutes you are fine.

Believe me.

[Chicog]

You're right to be shocked, most people are, which is why they have gone back somewhat with Windows 10.

The Start Button and menu are back and Windowed Apps now have a close button.

[ldnguy]

I have Windows 8.1 but have added a start button. Now it's more like Windows 7.