All my shortcut icons on the desktop, open in word, how can reopen in their epecific programs?

I accidentally changed all the shortcut icons ino microsoft word, that is to say that they cannot reopen in their specific programmes. How can I restore them to their specific programs?

Hello

·         What operating system is installed on the computer?

·         What were the changes made on the computer prior to this question?

Step 1:

 

If you use Windows Vista or Windows 7, then I suggest you to return the items and check them off below if it helps.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505

You can also check out the link below and check if it helps.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default

If you use Windows XP, then I suggest you to refer to the KB article below and check if it helps.

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307859

Please post back with the results.

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