Does not open my desktop shortcuts. Shows the application not found.

A couple of days, I noticed that when I click on my desktop icons they don't open and show application not found! Any solution?

A couple of days, I noticed that when I click on my desktop icons they don't open and show application not found! Any solution?

Suggestions:

1. you said «a couple of days...» »
Do a system restore. Choose a date that is BEFORE 'a few days' and use that as your restore point.

http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/using-Windows-Vista-system-restore/

2. press on CTRL + Alt + Delete all > Task Manager > processes tab > right click on explorer.exe > click on end process > Applications tab > new task... > in the Open box, type explorer.exe > OK

 

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