: Hover over "Cast, save, and share" (on older versions, look for "More tools" ).
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | Icon opens in wrong browser | Right-click shortcut > Properties > change target to your preferred browser’s .exe + the Gmail URL. | | Double-click does nothing | Check if your default browser is set correctly (Windows Settings > Apps > Default apps). | | Chrome “Install as app” missing | Update Chrome. Or use and check “Open as window”. | | Gmail opens with old login | Clear browser cache or use a dedicated browser profile for Gmail. | gmail desktop icon
If you're looking for alternative ways to access Gmail from your desktop, you may consider: : Hover over "Cast, save, and share" (on