Unable to create a shortcut on the desktop

I am trying to create a shortcut on my desktop to a favorite Web site.  I right click, select new, then shortcut, and nothing happens. This has been a problem for some time, I'm just finally getting around this announcement!  Help, please. (I read on a websit to run a registry cleaner. I tried & nothing has changed)

Windows 7 Home Premium

64 bit

Service Pack 1

Never, ever use a registry cleaner! At best, they do nothing. At worst, your machine might get screwed up if bad that you would end up having to reload Windows.
 
 
Save the site in my favorites. Take the favorite and drag it to the desktop. Shortcut created.

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