Add Website Shortcut(S) to the Desktop and/Or Start Menu
Creates shortcuts for website(s) on desktop and start menu.
Worklet Details
Why would you use the Add Website Shortcut(s) to the Desktop and/or Start Menu Worklet?
The Add Website Shortcut(s) to the Desktop and/or Start Menu Worklet lets you create a new shortcut with a custom icon and link and lets you put it in various locations on the device - such as on the desktop or in the start menu (or both).
How to add website shortcut(s) to the Desktop and/or Start Menu with this PowerShell Worklet
Upload the icon for the shortcut to the Worklet and set the name of it in the $icon.
Set $webLink to the URL for the website.
Set $shortcutName to the name of the shortcut the user will see on their system (with a .lnk extension).
Set $shortcutPaths to the various locations where the shortcut will go.
If setting locations for the current user of the system and the environment has multiple potential locations where a user's desktop is located (ie. standard location or in OneDrive), set all of those potential locations (see .EXAMPLE). If setting locations for all users of the system, see .EXAMPLE for how to set those locations.
Be sure $shortcutName and $shortcutPaths are identical in the evaluation and remediation code.
Why add a shortcut to the Desktop or Start Menu?
Adding a website shortcut to a Windows device can offer several benefits for end users:
Quick, easy access
A desktop shortcut allows end users to easily and quickly access frequently used websites (like Google Chrome, Safari Web Browser, Internet Explorer, or any other web page) without having to open a web browser and type in the website's address.
Standardization
If your organization has app preferences, setting shortcuts to the preferred apps will help standardize their use across your environment.
Reduced clutter
Instead of cluttering bookmarks or favorites bar in the web browser, you can place website shortcuts on users' desktop for easy reference. This helps in decluttering their browser interface and keeping important websites easily accessible.
Offline access
Some web pages or web apps offer offline functionality. By creating a desktop shortcut for such websites, users can access their content or functionality even when not connected to the internet.
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