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C_Ronaldo
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can you do it, just a little shortcut down at the bottom of the screen
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  • Seraphim
    Seraphim Posts: 246 Forumite
    How about using the gmail notifier which sits next to the clock? Double clicking on it brings up your inbox. You can set it up so that it logs in whenever you boot your PC up? It's useful because it shows when you have new mail in your inbox.

    [ mail.google.com/mail/help/notifier/ ]
  • Whitefiver
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    There are more elegant ways, but if you copy the url in the address bar of your browser when showing GMail to the clipboard, (highlight it and Ctrl + c will work), then right click on your desktop, and create a new shortcut. In the location, paste (Ctrl +v) the url in. Next, name it something like Gmail and finish.

    If you want it in your task bar, make sure it is unlocked, and drag your new shortcut down onto it.

    Should work OK.

    Regards,

    White
  • C_Ronaldo
    C_Ronaldo Posts: 4,732
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    whitefiver

    i tried what you said, i copied the contents of the address bar of the gmail sign in page, i went to create a new shortcut and in the location i copied the address contents, i clickd on ok and i was told i cant have / \ and some other symbols
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  • Quincy_3
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  • sra
    sra Posts: 4,667
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    How about these:

    Bubbles
    Netjaxer

    :)
  • Whitefiver
    Whitefiver Posts: 698
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    C_Ronaldo wrote:
    whitefiver

    i tried what you said, i copied the contents of the address bar of the gmail sign in page, i went to create a new shortcut and in the location i copied the address contents, i clickd on ok and i was told i cant have / \ and some other symbols

    Hi,

    I meant to copy the url into the first box that pops up when you want to create a new shortcut - it specifically asks for an address/location.

    You didn't mean the name box, or you weren't trying to create a folder were you?

    Works for me.

    Regards,

    White
  • alex2796
    alex2796 Posts: 26 Forumite
    or you can personlise your home page at http://www.google.co.uk/ig
  • Cumbrian_Male
    Cumbrian_Male Posts: 1,513
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    If you use IE then you can download the google toolbar which has an icon link to gmail.

    or using mozilla just bookmark your loggin page and add it to your book mark bar.
    I have a cunning plan!
    Proud to be dealing with my debts.

  • C_Ronaldo
    C_Ronaldo Posts: 4,732
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    i did download the google toolbar but for some reason it wouldnt let me view sites and links id recieved in emails so i deleted it
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  • Quincy_3
    Quincy_3 Posts: 2,204 Forumite
    Dont get the Toolbar just the Notifier :)

    Its real easy to fix that problem if it arises.
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