If the Firefox installer didn't create a desktop shortcut then you can create one yourself via Windows Explorer or reinstall Firefox on top of the current installation and make sure to select the option to create a desktop shortcut. You can find the full version of the current Firefox release (44.0.2) in all languages and all operating systems here: *https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/all/ Note that on Windows XP you probably get an older Firefox and have to update manually to the current release. *https://support.mozilla.org/kb/get-latest-version-firefox-windows-xp-vista You can use Windows Explorer and browse to the Firefox program folder and right-click the Firefox.exe file and use "Send to > Desktop" to create a new shortcut.