All of my shortcuts go to the same program and they all have the extension, .lnk.

Anonymous
2009-11-07T23:36:44+00:00

When I look at the table of file extensions I see a prticular program indicated, and that program is the program that starts up when I click on any shortcut.  I see no way of changing that so that when I click on Internet Explorer, for example, Internet Explorer comes up instead of the wrong program.

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Anonymous
2009-11-14T10:36:17+00:00

Hi Mensard1,

I had the same problem. I solved it by downloading  http://www.creativelement.com/powertools/ and then running the program (from the directory, as none of my shortcuts were working) "File Type Doctor". When I selected ".lnk" in the extension list it said in the Actions in the Right Click Menu:

"(user choice override)" in red ... and

"Open"

I then removed the "(user choice override)" and that was it. All the shortcuts were working again, just like they used to.

Good luck,

Maikel

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-10-01T14:41:07+00:00

    Thank you so much! This really works!

    P.S.

    By directory, I believe you meant just opening up the start menu an typing in "File Type Doctor", and then running it. I guess I just wan't used to that terminology.

    Once again, thanks a lot! All my programs are working correctly again.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-09-23T19:06:36+00:00

    Perfect....thankyou

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-08-01T15:45:19+00:00

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXVZ18zTw7I helpppppp.plssss

    i vdon't know this is the same prob with yours?

    if there is not a way  pls see how is mine shortcuts like and pls help....i cannot find the way see the link.

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