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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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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
Perfect....thankyou
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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.
I’ve no idea how I managed to associate .lnk with Notepad but I was delighted to find such a clear explanation of how to fix the problem. I have registered with Creative Elements as they provided such an easy solution to what appeared to be a pretty disastrous situation. A big thank you to Maikel for providing the solution.
