I have created a shortcut to the Google Chrome application on Windows XP. I have modified the target line in the shortcut such that it ends in the argument to start Chrome in incognito mode.
The modification is as such for the Target: "C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" --incognito
The works until seemly Chrome updates and then I need to redo the above modification appending --incognito, again to the Target: line.
Is there a way to make this change more permanent, so that I can just do this one time and have a constant shortcut that's not going to randomly change back to a normal mode Chrome shortcut?
Best Answer
Probably either chrome or some other software is messing with the shortcut.
Options:
Try naming the shortcut differently than the Default name.
Create shortcut manually i.e. by right clicking on the desktop and select
New>Shortcutand follow on screen instructions.Update Proof method:
Alternatively you can use Batch file to launch chrome in Incognito mode. (This will not be affected by updates or anything like that)
Create a text file, paste following command to it, save it with extension .bat.
Double Click the file to launch chrome. (You can customize the icon to make it look like the chrome shortcut)