Link to the arrows on the desktop icons

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• 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

• Broken links in the desktop icons

  Hello

  I have a problem that arises at a time it is caused by a virus in my computer and eats all my programs. I managed to solve a lot of problems, I now have icons on my desktop, but the links do not work for programs that they guess, nothing happens. I get a message that there is no program associated with the icon.  In order to enter a program to open, I do a right-click on the icon my computer, and then open the program of the left column.

  I spoke with a rep at Microsoft on a different issue, and he said he thought that my 'user name' has been altered and that I should change.  I have a new 'user name', but I need to transfer all my programs to the new user to correct broken links.

  Any suggestions on how I can fix the link and transfer programs on the new user, as I have no idea? Thank you

  Trish512

  Please contact me at * address email is removed from the privacy *

  Hi Trish512,
   
  Run the troubleshooter from this link and check if it helps to fix the problem:
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

• arrow at the bottom left of the desktop icons

  Desktop

  Hi Gib Weir,

  I guess you ask hpw to remove the desktop icons arrows? If so then take a look at this link from my Web site: http://www.winuser.co.uk/windows_vista_faq/42_remove_shortcut_arrows_from_desktop_icons.html

  John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

• That means the small arrow on the desktop icons?

  That means the small arrow on the desktop icons?

  It designates the actual icon ' points to ' (or is a shortcut to) the actual file. You can create a shortcut to a file or a folder by right click, then click on "create shortcut". If you delete the shortcut, the original file is not removed.

  For more information, see:

  http://en.Wikipedia.org/wiki/File_shortcut

• How to remove the desktop icons arrows?

  How can I remove the arrows under the desktop icons

  Delete or modify the arrow used on shortcuts in Windows XP
  http://WindowsXP.MVPs.org/arrow.htm

  How to remove or change the layering of shortcut in Windows 7 and Vista
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/153/1/how-to-remove-or-modify-the-shortcut-overlay-in-Windows-7-and-Vista.html

• No action by clicking on the desktop icon.

  Vista update downloaded 24 hours ago. Then select "shutdown" to close, message appeared 'install updates and shut down'. I've selected this option and went to bed.

  At the next startup laptop morning seems to start ok, but when I clicked on one of the desktop icons, or "Start" nothing happened.

  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial140.html

  Understanding Windows Update and Extras in Windows Vista at the link above.

   

  Remove the Vista updates; two ways to do this:

  1. a System Restore to before the updates:

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > System Restore > restore time/choose your own date > next

  If you use Norton, disable it before using the system restore.

  If it is impossible to enter the Normal Mode, do a Safe Mode system restore:

  Press F8 at the startup/power and the list of startup options, use THE ARROW key to select Safe mode > and then press ENTER.

  System restore steps according to the info above.

  Also:

  2. click on start > right click on computer > properties > Windows updates down the lower left corner > updates installed in the lower left corner in the next window

  > then click the one that you don't want > uninstall will appear at the top > uninstall it.

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  In addition, on the page where you clicked "Installed updates", click on change settings at the top left corner it

  > Change update settings in the next page of AutoUpdate to "check for updates but let me choose etc" > OK ".

  When you take a look at pending updates, you can either download/install them one at the time, namely the update causing you problems.

  > or if you do not need an individual > right-click on > UAC prompt > hide it

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  If the above does not she, republish your questions in the appropriate Forum:

  Windows Update Forum:

  It's updated operating system Vista, upgraded installation and activate Forum.

  You will get the best help for any problem of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads

  When you repost here, kindly include the Error Codes, and exactly what is happening when you try to update.

  In this way, you will receive the best help.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Restore the desktop icon images?

  I had to restore a dos version of Win7 64 and the desktop icons now appear as an image by default, how can I restore their normal icon image?  In fact the larger icons for the desktop correctly but small I was a little image "by default".

  Deeppow2,

  This problem can be solved by doing the steps below;

  http://www.ehow.com/how_6374446_restore-desktop-icons-default-settings.html

  http://www.ehow.com/how_6924472_restore-default-desktop-icons.html

  Let me know if the problem is resolved by following the steps from the link above ;-)

• Failure of the desktop icons

  We have Windows XP.  The desktop icons under their usual appearance at the appearance of the white pages and no longer connect to their respective programs, when you click on it.  How solve us this problem?

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  We have Windows XP.  The desktop icons under their usual appearance at the appearance of the white pages and no longer connect to their respective programs, when you click on it.  How solve us this problem?

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  The Windows XP PowerToy for free... TweakUI has an option
  for the reconstitution of the icons... it might be worth a try.

  (FWIW... it's always a good idea to create a system)
  Restore point before installing software or updates)

  Click on the following link... Featured downloads / TweakUI.

  Windows XP downloads
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/downloads/Windows-XP

  For instructions, see the following article:

  Repair or rebuild icons in Windows XP using Tweak UI
  http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/repair-icons-Windows-XP-using-Tweak-UI/

• 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

• Remove the symbol of security on the desktop icon shield

  Greetings. Is it possible that I can remove security shield symbol that comes with the desktop icon or prevent before installing any program... As far as I know, there are forums that suggesting turning out of control (UAC) user account would solve the problem... Someone who has read this thread, please help. Thank you very much!!!

  Greetings, genericmale.

  Not sure about this method... He did not, but you can take a picture...

  Follow this link:
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/140723-security-properties-tab-restore-remove.html

  BUT MY ADVICE TO YOU IS READ THROUGH THE ARTICLE BEFORE CHANGING THE REFERENCE.

  Good luck!!! And by the way, please reply on this thread after you did.

• How to restore the desktop icons. They disappeared off the screen when I closed last night.

  have not tried to difficulty as long as not the slightest idea what to do.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-AU/Windows-Vista/show-hide-or-resize-desktop-icons

  Show, hide, or resize desktop icons

  The icons on the desktop give you quick access to shortcuts. You can show or hide if you prefer a blank desktop. You can also resize

  To display the desktop icons

  • Right-click the desktop, point to view, and then click Show Desktop icons.

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  If not, try a system restore to a Date before the problem began:

  Restore point:

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

  Do Safe Mode system restore, if it is impossible to do in Normal Mode.

  Try typing F8 at startup and in the list of Boot selections, select Mode safe using ARROW top to go there > and then press ENTER.

  Try a restore of the system once, to choose a Restore Point prior to your problem...

  Click Start > programs > Accessories > system tools > system restore > choose another time > next > etc.

  http://www.windowsvistauserguide.com/system_restore.htm

  Read the above for a very good graph shows how backward more than 5 days in the System Restore Points by checking the correct box.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• The desktop icons: sort by name > 2 tris, sorta... where is this a 01.abc - simple > z list view?

  I'm having a problem with the icons sorting Office.
  There are about 60 icons on my desktop. A bouquet, I might add a multiplicity instantly. When I right-click on a vacuum of space on the desktop and select sort by > name I get 2 tris:
  1 the party 'all users '.
  1 part of my profile

  and then there's old Windows icons that appears first in the list as are not part of a tea / which was the cottage.

  Vista w64

  Uhm?

  P.S.:
  I tried this (setting) after installation on several windows 7 built... the latest version (7068 w32 is the last that I caught through usenet after cancellation of the torrent, Can not beat usenet service & I'm on TechNet Plus) even sorts icons windows differently whenever I have even perform the same type of name?
  Although windows is clear it is grr...
  Just do a right click Sort by name and that's it, the platoon of the desktop icons in order of alpbethical?

  Hello, bambig

  If you think that this is something that needs to be changed to windows you can give your comments on the following link: http://www.microsoft.com/globaldev/outreach/feedback/feedback.mspx.

  David
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• the desktop icon doesn't responde

  the desktop icon doesn't responde after I run vaio care, whenever I do system restore I have windows vista

  Hi Burela,

  The desktop icons cannot answer for various reasons, including the links broken or corrupt, malwares, viruses, etc..

  Method 1:

  Please visit the following link to fix the problem.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/system_maintenance_for_windows

  Method 2:

  If method 1 does not resolve the problem, please start the computer Safe Mode and check if desktop icons answer. Please refer to the city link below to start the computer in Mode safe:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Method 3:

  If the desktop icons work properly in Mode without failure, you can perform the clean boot and check with the program or the conflicting service. Please see the link for the steps to perform the clean boot below mentioned:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

  Method 4:

  If the problem persists, try to create a new user account and check if that helps. Please visit the below mentioned link:

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

  Kind regards

  Gaurav Prakash - Microsoft Support
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• All the desktop icons change set to an incompatible program.

  The desktop icons all try to open with the same program, so for most fail. Restart doen't fix it. Restore to a previous point failed to 3 different restore times. Open programs from the Start button, but the link to transfer on the table, they come back to the same type of icon. At present, everything is tempting (and failing) to open it in SKYPE!  Web sites and email work OK after some fiddling. Please, any help?

  Read this info:

  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html

  Restore the .exe Windows Vista file association, after badly with another application

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  http://www.Winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/file-association-fixes-for-Windows-Vista.html

  For Windows Vista file association problems

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  How to set file Associations:

  http://articles.TechRepublic.com.com/5100-10878_11-6172036.html

  How do I... Change file extension associations in Windows Vista?

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How to lock the desktop icons in a multiple monitor configuration

  Original title: lock the desktop icons - and display

  Working with Windows 7 Home Premium has a problem processing 2 pieces: no matter how many times I said I want the display screen appears on the monitor, the screen of the computer, every day he arbitrarily returns to the computer screen only. That creates the 2nd problem: the desktop icons that I have arranged for the largest monitor rearrange themselves to adapt to the computer screen. Is there a way I can lock the icons in this position that I used to be able to do? Or is it possible that I can keep the display to go back to the computer screen? (I'm careful to apply the instructions to display before the specified seconds elapse).

   

  Hello

  I suggest you to go through the steps mentioned in the link and the Coachman.

  On a system running Microsoft Windows 7, the desktop icons can be moved to positions at random during another monitor main screen.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2001334/

  See also:

  Move windows between multiple monitors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/move-Windows-between-multiple-monitors

  Work and play better with multiple monitors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/work-and-play-better-with-multiple-monitors

  Setting up dual monitor: two screens are better than one

  http://www.Microsoft.com/athome/organization/twomonitors.aspx