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• Cannot open the desktop by double-clicking icons

  Original title: I can't double click on my desktop icons... I have to right click and click Open and some work by making that some don't.

  I can't double click on my desktop icons... I have to right click and click Open and some work by making that some don't.

  Hello

  Try the methods provided below and check if the problem persists.

  Method 1:

  Step 1:

  Start the computer in Mode safe.

  Safe mode

  To start the computer in safe mode

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/boot_failsafe.mspx?mfr=true

  Step 2:

  If the problem does not persist in Mode safe, try a clean boot.

  How to configure Windows XP to start in a "clean boot" State

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310353

  Note:

  How to configure Windows to use a Normal startup state

  After you have used the boot is a way to solve your problem, you can follow these steps to configure Windows XP to start normally.

  1. Click Startand then click run.
  2. Type msconfig and click OK.
     The System Configuration utility dialog box appears.
  3. Click the general tab, click Normal Startup - load all device drivers and services, and then click OK.
  4. When you are prompted, click restart to restart the computer.

  Method 2:

  If the method above does not help, try to create a new user account and check if that helps resolve the issue.

  How to create and configure user accounts in Windows XP

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/279783

• Desktop icon when the program double clicked States not recognized go to control panel of the value binding

  I have a PC running windows vista. Recently, the desktop icons when double clicked do not work, a message appears telling me that the program was not found and to go to the association Control Panel to fix this value.

  I'm now PC expert so would appreciate any advice in simple terms.

  It happens with all the desktop icons, or only some?  If only some, what are their types of files (extensions - the identifier to three digits after the point in the name of the file)?

  Do you know when this problem started?  Try a system restore to a point in time BEFORE the problem started.  Here is the procedure: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/using-windows-vista-system-restore/.  Don't forget to check the box to show more than 5 days of restore points.  If the first attempt fails, then try an earlier point or two.  NOTE: You will need to re - install any software and updates that you have installed between now and the restore point, but you can use Windows Update for updates. Then see if you can open your desktop icons.

  There may be something wrong with some extensions (such as .exe files and the .lnk files).  Go to http://www.mydigitallife.info/2008/06/22/reset-and-fix-broken-windows-vista-file-ext-and-type-associations-include-exe-com-sys-zip-lnk-folder-drive/ and run the process for the .exe and the .lnk file types. ;  See if you can open your desktop icons.

  If this does not work, your user profile may be damaged.  To fix this use http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows-vista/Fix-a-corrupted-user-profile.  If that is the only available Administrator Profile (you need to be an administrator to fix this), enable the Hidden Administrator Account (HAA) using http://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsgroups/en-us/default.aspx?&lang=en&cr=US&guid=&sloc=en-us&dg=microsoft.public.windows.vista.administration_accounts_passwords&p=1&tid=d20f9db4-7b2c-48be-a087-7835dc2a9055&mid=d20f9db4-7b2c-48be-a087-7835dc2a9055.  If you don't remember the password, try nothing because that's probably what you (or seller) did during the installation.  Once that is done, don't forget to disable the HAA to save it in case it is necessary once again and for safety reasons (since people often try to hack into systems using this account).  Do NOT use the HAA as your administrator account because if you lose the only administrator on the system account or it is damaged again, then you're watered.  Then see if you can open your desktop icons.

  If you still have problems, after return and we will try other troubleshooting options.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• I downloaded CreativeCloudSet - Up.exe. When I double click on this file. Adobe Creative Cloud installs the desktop icon and the program tries to open but don't ever completely. The turning turn (for hours), but the program never opens?

  I downloaded CreativeCloudSet - Up.exe. When I double click on this file. Adobe Creative Cloud installs the desktop icon and the program tries to open but don't ever completely. The turning turn (for hours), but the program never opens?

  Hi J.derrick,

  Please check the help below document:

  Does not open App | Wheels of progress turn continuously

  Kind regards

  Sheena

• problems, the mouse does not open the desktop icons when I double cilck on them.

  When I just go from a top of window or office to another mouse open my desktop icons that it works on every thig else but my icons on my desktop windows.

  Hello

  I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps form the article and check if it helps.

  Fix broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks http://support.microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us mouse, touchpad and keyboard in Windows http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/mouse-touchpad-and-keyboard-problems-in-windows problems fix a corrupted user profile

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  Hope this information is useful.

• How can I get rid of my desktop icon after installing Firefox 8.0.1?

  How can I get rid of my desktop icon after installing Firefox 8.0.1?

  Make sure that Firefox is installed correctly.
  Open the image (DMG) disk Firefox with a double-click if necessary file and drag the Firefox program folder of the application on your hard drive.
  You should not double-click the Firefox application to run from the disk image and drag it out of the DMG file instead.

  See:

  • https://support.Mozilla.com/kb/installing+Firefox+on+Mac
  • http://KB.mozillazine.org/Installing_Firefox#Mac_os_x

• Printer HP photosmart stopped scanning and desktop icon does not connect either

  I have recently switched to optical fiber for broadband connection.  I reset my printer to the new IP address and the fact that it is connected.  However I'm unable to scan.  I followed the procedures to help so I tried unplugging my firewall (not quite sure how but I disabled my security temporarily) but he has not yet worked.  I also tried double-clicking the desktop icon that is unresponsive.  Help!

  Hi there Sue!

  My next suggestion would be to uninstall the printer, restart the computer and reinstall.

  1. uninstalling the software of the printer (I recommend the method of control panel to uninstall)

  2. restart the computer to complete the uninstall

  3 Click here to download the complete driver. Once the download is complete, installation will start and then follow the on-screen instructions until the printer is completely installed. I hope that eventually you will be able to open the printer from your desktop software and start a new search.

  HP Photosmart full feature software and drivers

  I hope that works, my fingers are crossed for you!

  Let me know the results

• My desktop icons and toolbar and start programs disappeered after getting a virus.

  My desktop icons and toolbar and start programs disappeered after getting a virus.

  I deleted the virus.

  No idea how to get back them?

  Hi Matt,
  Some infections of virus/malware will hide all files and shortcuts on your computer. To make your files visible again, download display on your desktop.
   
  Once downloaded, double-click display and let it run. It removes the attribute hidden on all files and attempt to restore items in quick launch and Start Menu to their location.
  If you think that your computer is still infected, try following the steps in this virus/malware removal guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide

  It contains instructions which will remove most malware infections. If you have any questions, just ask me. I hope this helps you.

  Brian

• Wiped Out desktop icons (white screen)

  Something is attacking my computer and my desktop icons are gone/hidden. Advice on their backs / caught and how to restore my computer (which had not been able to do through AID and SUPPORT) all happened in the recent past, too and I was able to bring back the icons and working online (with some minor trouble), but now it is back and I can't get online or my Desktoop back. Help! Thank you

  Hi Tomin,

  Your computer is probably infected by a virus/malware. Some infections of virus/malware will hide all files and shortcuts on your computer. To make your files visible again, download display on your desktop.

  Once downloaded, double-click display and let it run. It removes the attribute hidden on all files and attempt to restore items in quick launch and Start Menu to their location.
  Then try following the steps in this virus/malware removal guide: http://www.selectrealsecurity.com/malware-removal-guide
  It contains instructions which will remove most malware infections. If you have any questions, just ask me. I hope this helps you.
  Brian

• All the desktop icons turned to iTunes

  When an icon is clicked, error message "Windows cannot open this file:rundll32.exe" is displayed.

  Windows XP Professional

  Hello

  1. did you of recent changes on the computer?

  2 when was the last time it was working fine?

  3. do you have security software installed on the computer?

  For the error icons, please see the article below and try the steps mentioned, check if it helps.

  Cannot find the Rundll32.exe file when you open Control Panel

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/812340

  Method 1

  For all the desktop icons turned into iTunes I would suggest that you do the system restore point when it was working fine and check if that helps.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

  Method 2

  If the system restore does not resolve the problem, then check out the link below and run the Fixit tool available, check if it helps.

  Diagnose and repair Windows files and folders problems automatically

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/windows_file_and_folder_diag

   

  If the previous step fails then see Microsoft article below and check if it helps.

  How to change or choose the program that starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP

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

• Missing link to the desktop icon

  The network link is missing from my icon. The message: the link is not available when I double click the icon.

  Hello

  · Are what program or application icon you referring?

  · What is the exact error message or the error code that you receive?

  · Do you remember all the recent changes on the computer before the show?

  · What is the service pack installed?

  Recreate the icon of the program office and check if it helps.

  For reference: to add a desktop icon: http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/display_desktop_icons_remove.mspx?mfr=true

• The desktop icon can not find the program

  I'm having a problem where when I click on my desktop icons they can not find the program that is associated with run.

  Most of them is related to sites Web that I often use, so I select Internet Explorer as the associated program then remember this radio button, but when I connect and get back in that I get the same error.

  I am running windows XP, I say this because I've posted this before, and I referred to a difficulty which will not work with this operating system.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Hello JoseVasquez,

  Try the automatic solution of the following article:

  Article ID: 307859 - how to change or choose which program starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307859
   
  This should help to restore default associations in Windows XP.

  Thank you

  Marilyn

• Windows hot mail on the desktop icon

  I just want to put a windows hotmail on the desktop icon

  Of course, here's how:

  Right-click on the desktop and choose new/shortcut. A dialog box will appear to "the location of the item of Type". Type: http://www.hotmail.com and click 'next '. The shortcut name 'Hotmail' (or whatever you want to call it). Click Finish.

  Now you have a shortcut to hotmail when you double-click the icon for your new.

  Hope this helps,

  Steve <> Microsoft Partner

• the desktop icons will not open no matter how many times I select the program. 'open with '.

  Yesterday, I caught a virus and ran malware byte to get rid of it. When I deleted all harmful programs my computer reset to complete the process. When I opened my username again, all my desktop icons did not work except for internet explore. Every time I double click top says 'open with '. I actually find the file are in my "program files" or "program files x 86" files and it will open. "" But I have to make sure that it works close the program and try to double click the icon to open again and he just sent me immediately to the option 'open with '. All my programs are always installed, but it does not work. I am so confused and frustrated and really need someones help. It happened once before, but after a certain period of time, it fixes itself or by something that I don't know honestly. Please I need help. Also my Word as microsoft wont even open. It is said the fie does not exist. Please someone that I am pulling my hair out!

  See if this will help...

  Open with appears whenever I try to open a program

  http://forums.techguy.org/Windows-Vista/899995-solved-Open-box-opens-every.html

  Scroll down to the answer given by Phantom010:

  Download and merge the reg. EXEFIX .

  quote...

  Try this registry fix: EXEFIX

  Unzip the patch and extract it. REG file on your desktop. Right click on the REG file and choose Merge. Note that you must be an administrator to apply this hotfix.

  Reset.

• Desktop icons not working/Getting Internet Explorer has stopped working Message also

  I'm having a problem with my desktop icons.  The first time, I use a desktop icon to enter a site when I first you register my lap top everything works but when I close the site and try to open another icon on my desktop, icons no longer highlight or open.  This just started today.  Ran a comprehensive analysis with Norton 360, but he found nothing. Also in constant trouble with my internet explorer. Download internet explore has stopped working message.  Is there a way to fix this?

  I tried your suggestion about resetting my internet explore.  Follow the link that you provided, and it worked.  All my icons work (opened and closed several times to double check). Also my internet has regained its original speed.  Thank you very much!