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• 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.

• Shortcut icons on the desktop does not open.

  Shortcut icons on the desktop does not open unless I select a program in the "Open with" menu that appears whenever I click on a shortcut. This has only started recently. Previously I would click and icon would go directly to the Web site without asking how I want to open it. What is the cause?

  Hello

  · What is the number and the model of the computer?

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

  · What is the service pack installed?

  1. you can follow the steps in the link below and check if this can help: cannot open files with extensions such as.exe, .com, and.lnk on a Windows XP computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923077

  2. online virus scanner and check if any malware or virus detected on the computer activity. You can run the scan for viruses online from the link below: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  NOTE: Make sure that you select the correct version of the operating system before downloading the scanner)

• How to create a shortcut icons in windows XP Home Edition of 2002 for starting the comp.

  I'm just learning how to move things on this computer. I am looking for step by step instructions how to create a shortcut icons posted on my desktopp for fast entry to various installed programs and the desired Web sites. Can you help / teach me how to - thanks.

  If you have a program in the start menu. All programs, (some other places as well), just: right-click | Send to | Desktop (create shortcut).

  For a Web site, save in my favorites first. Then, just left-click on it and drag it to the desktop or the taskbar.

  Bruce Hagen
  MS - MVP October 1, 2004 ~ September 30, 2010
  Imperial Beach, CA

• All my icons just returned to the shortcut icons. I want the origional icons

  My Google Chrome icon is a sign of a shortcut. Just today, that all my icons display the shortcut icon. How to restore icons to the original format?

  Hello

  
  1. you have an active antivirus program installed on your computer?
  2 - is the issue appear only on your computer desktop or other readers too?
  3. have you done any software or hardware changes on your computer before this problem?
  To work with the issue, refer to these methods.
  
  Method 1:
  I suggest you run an antivirus scan using the Microsoft Safety Scanner to confirm that your computer is free from any infection by the virus. Please find the link below.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
  Note: the Microsoft Safety Scanner expires 10 days after being downloaded. To restart a scan with the latest definitions of anti-malware, download and run the Microsoft Safety Scanner again.
  
  The Microsoft Safety Scanner is not a replacement for the use of antivirus software that offers continuous protection.
   
  Method 2:
  
  Consult the following links.
  
  Icons change incorrectly in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2396571
  Registry warning
  To do: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

  Check if it helps.

• All the ' * .exe ' programs will not start by simply clicking on the shortcut icon.

  All the ' * .exe ' programs will not start by simply clicking on the shortcut icon.  I need a right click and select "Run as Administrator" to get the program to run. By clicking on the left, a box opens, which says "Windows cannot open this file: file iexplore.exe (example)". ""  It then goes on to ask if I want to use the web or select a program from a list of installed programs. Is there a way to get this back to "normal"?

  Hello

  If you need search malware here's my recommendations - they will allow you to
  scrutiny and the withdrawal without ending up with a load of spyware programs running
  resident who can cause as many questions as the malware and may be harder to detect as
  the cause.

  No one program cannot be used to detect and remove any malware. Added that often easy
  to detect malicious software often comes with a much harder to detect and remove the payload. Then
  its best to be thorough than paying the high price later now too. Check with them to one
  extreme overkill point and then run the cleaning only when you are sure that the system is clean.

  It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
  the regular windows when you can.

  TDSSKiller.exe. - Download the desktop - so go ahead and right-click on it - RUN AS ADMIN
  It will display all the infections in the report after you run - if it will not run changed the name of
  TDSSKiller.exe to tdsskiller.com. If she finds something or not does not mean that you should not
  check with the other methods below.
  http://support.Kaspersky.com/viruses/solutions?QID=208280684

  Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone.
  (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Malwarebytes - free
  http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

  SuperAntiSpyware Portable Scanner - free
  http://www.SUPERAntiSpyware.com/portablescanner.HTML?tag=SAS_HOMEPAGE

  Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

  Start - type in the search box-> find MRT top - right on - click RUN AS ADMIN.

  You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can
  Download it here.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN
  (Then run MRT as shown above.)

  Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

  Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=585D2BDE-367F-495e-94E7-6349F4EFFC74&displaylang=en

  also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

  Download - SAVE - go to where you put it-right on - click RUN AS ADMIN

  Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with others
  security programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back
  here or use Google to see how to remove.
  http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
  http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp?prevx=Y  <-->

  Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
  http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

  Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

  Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software
  (viruses, Trojans, rootkits, etc.). who infected your computer despite safe
  what you have done (such as antivirus, firewall, etc.).
  http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

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  If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

  http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

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  Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
  http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

  Microsoft safety scanner
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

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  http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

  Other tests free online
  http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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  After the removal of malicious programs:

  Also follow these steps for the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing
  system files.

  Start - type this into the search-> find COMMAND to top box and RIGHT CLICK-
  RUN AS ADMIN

  Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow

  How to analyze the log file entries that the Microsoft Windows Resource Checker
  (SFC.exe) program generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run the check disk at startup in Vista
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/67612-check-disk-Chkdsk.html

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  If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

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  If necessary AFTER you are sure that the machine is clean of any malware. (DO NOT USE IF)
  MALWARE IS STILL PRESENT).

  You can try a repair install or an upgrade in Place.

  You can use another DVD that aren't copy protected but you you need to own
  Product key. It must be the same version 32 or 64 BIT Vista OEM. Also the system
  machine to usually sell the cheap disk since you already own Windows. Don't forget to make a
  good backup or 3 (security in redundancy).

  On-site upgrade
  http://vistasupport.MVPs.org/repair_a_vista_installation_using_the_upgrade_option_of_the_vista_dvd.htm

  This tells you how to access the System Recovery Options and/or a Vista DVD
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-happened-to-the-recovery-console

  How to perform a repair for Vista Installation
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-Vista.html

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  For extreme cases:

  Norton Power Eraser - eliminates deeply embedded and difficult to remove crimeware
  This traditional antivirus analysis does not always detect. Because the Norton Power Eraser
  uses aggressive methods to detect these threats, there is a risk that it can select some
  legitimate programs for removal. You should use this tool very carefully and only after
  you have exhausted other options.
  http://us.Norton.com/support/DIY/index.jsp

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  If you are in North America, you can call 866-727-2338 for virus and spyware help
  infections. See http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx for more details. For
  international information, see your subsidiary local Support site.

  Microsoft support - Virus and Security Solution Center
  http://support.Microsoft.com/contactus/cu_sc_virsec_master?ws=support#TAB0

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP<- profile="" -="" windows="" expert="" -="" consumer="" :="" bicycle="" -="" mark="" twain="" said="" it="">

• My recycle bin icon disappeared, how do I get it (currently using a 'shortcut' icon)

  The displayed icons on the desktop (who are always there when you get a new computer) were all there at the time.  some time later, I realized that (the small wastebasket) recycling bin icon disappeared - I don't know why.  I was able to get back a "shortcut" on my desktop icon, but I couldn't find the original icon.  I have the shortcut icon has now the small arrow in the lower left corner, so I know that's not the original icon.  It works fine, but I was really puzzled as to why the original disappeared?  I had a lot of computers over the years and I never had this problem before?

  Right-click on the desktop, click Customize, and then in the left pane, click the change desktop icons > put a check mark next to the trash
  

• Shortcut icons does not! "application not found".

  My shortcut icons don't work anymore. Get ' application not found? Message. Suggestions?

  Hello

  I suggest you to follow these steps and check if that helps:

  Method 1:
  Try to perform the clean boot and check if it helps:

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

  NOTE: When you are finished troubleshooting, make sure that restore you the computer mode normal startup such as suggested in step 7 of the above article.

  Method 2:
  I suggest you try to run this under fixit and check if it helps:

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

  It will be useful.

• KB2286198 patch installation damaged desktop shortcut icons.

  Once installed manually fix KB2286198 (from MS FixIt) and that Windows did an automatic update, the next day, all the shortcut icons Office programs are white outside. Except for the workstation, MyNetwork, Internet Explorer and Recycle Bin, all the tous les autres other program icons are blank as much and any effort to restore their a fail. Based on the article Comoputerworld patch (02/08/2010) the manual should be reversed before asking the window update, which I did not. I was not aware of the issue.

  Recreating IconCache.db, suggested by some people does not work either.

  Anyone against the SP can help?

  Hi Valtg,
       
  Method 1: 
         
  Check out the following link and try to run the Fixit to solve the problem.
         
  When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950505
   
  Ignore the title of the article where the steps mentioned in the article are applicable for the issue that you are facing.
      
  Method 2:

  Now you must create a new user account and check the question of do you need to follow the steps below.

  a. open user accounts by clicking the Start button.
  b. click Control Panel.
  c. click on user accounts.
  d. family Safety.
  e. click on user accounts.
  f. click on manage another account.
  g. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation.
  h. type the password or provide confirmation.
  i. click on create a new account.
  j. type the name you want to assign to the user account.
  k. click an account type.
  l. click on create account.

  Now search for the question.

  Follow the link provided below to fix the damaged user profile.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.
  

• is it possible to restore the shortcut icons on the desktop on entrtainment Pavilion dv5?

  Is there to restore the shortcut icons on the desktop on a computer pavilion laptop dv5 with widows 7?  I don't know with certainty what I did - I am 75 with an earthquake - but maybe a uncontrolled double click right while on the desktop.

  In any case, all the desktop icons disappeared in one shot!

  I have not rebooted - no joy!

  Hello:

  Try the system restore utility. Which should return just as you wish.

  Here is the link on how to run the system restore if you have never done before.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/features/system-restore

  Paul

• Shortcut icons and desktop Windows 7 file to change default

  The shortcut icons for the Office 2010 applications on my desktop and icons for office and acrobat files have re-established a kind of default icon.

  Try to recreate the icon cache and restarting didn't work.

  The Microsoft fix - it rearranged only the icons without restoring the good.

  Attempt to right click and reset the program that should open with the files does not change the icons back to normal

  Can someone tell me please:

  (1) how do I create/get a new set of icons

  (2) where should I copy this set of icons to

  (3) how to ensure that Windows 7 is directed to the exact location of these icons AND use them

  I'm ok with changes to the registry, if I have to.

  Thanks in advance for your help

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  I see from your description, you are facing problems with the desktop icons. I'll be happy to help you.

  I suggest to follow the steps below and we update on the State of the question.
  Method 1: Fix - it run the following and control.
  When you run an .exe on a Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 computer file, the file can start another program.

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

  Method 2: Refer to the suggestions from the following link.

  Change default programs using Set Program Access and computer defaults:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-default-programs-using-set-program-access-and-computer-defaults

  If you have additional questions, or if this problem persists, come in and we will be happy to help you.

• All the desktop shortcut icons have changed for Windows Media Center

  so I aidentally tried to open an EXE file. file with windows media center and wmc has taken over my computer. converted almost all my shortcut icons on the desktop in wmc and wmc fefuses icons to close. System Restore does not either. safe mode was not helpful either

  Original title: hostile takeover in Windows media center

  Thanks for your quick response. Unfortunately, the process you gave me failed, because he said that I had no permission to check in the Notepad file. BUT he has given me hope and showed me in the right direction. I had worked at this for 4 days now. I learned a lot through the links you sent me and I could finally get it fixed.

• "Globe / icon" mysteriously takes the place of internet shortcut icons.

  I guess this question is an ongoing thing with other users of IE 8.  Whenever I have create a shortcut on my desktop from a Web site, either more personal websites shortcut icon or I get that I guess being an icon by default, for example a white dog-eared page with an 'E' blue in the Center.  Which should, however, after a short time or even a day or two, the icon changes in this 'blue and green globe' or an icon of the "Earth-like" of the same color or nature.

  In terms laymans, how can it be corrected, get rid of the blue and green globe icon, without having to personally go to change the files in the operating system of my computer.  I'm not and I guess a great many other users, are not a computer expert or a technician and we have enough trouble with this problem of "icon" without adding to our grief by changing orders that we do not know how to correct if something goes wrong.  Microsoft offers a download or maybe a fix for the problem of this icon of switching for those of us who are not so clever programming or to modify these commands?

  Loving Windows 7, but do not love shortcut icons that have a spirit that is clean!

  This problem occurs only on internet icons, although when you click it, you get the web page you wanted the shortcut to bring up, it's just that 'gawd awful' blue and green globe of the Earth that is the issue.

  In the meantime, I found a solution much simpler which does not require a lot of time and patience.  For those who still have the same problem that I once had, read on...

  • Right-click on the offending icon (globe blue and green, etc.)
  • When the window opens click on "Properties".
  • Left click on "change icon".
  • In the upper right corner of the left window click 'Browse '.
  • Scroll down until you see "url.dll.
  • Left click twice on "url.dll," then...
  • Left click on 'Apply' and then left click on 'OK' in the next or the next window and you should have all familiar white dog-eared page with the 'E' blue in the Center where the times "awful gawd" globe once.  I took care of all my blue and geen 'globe icons' last night (27/07/10) and they have yet to return.  Simple, clean and... effective now.

  Thanks for the timely response if I received on this post, it is appreciated. : o).

• My shortcut icons are locked. How to unlock them?

  My shortcut icons are locked and they won't open.  There is a small blue arrow in the lower left corner. They will work once if I restart the computer, but that's all.

  Hi Dan,.

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forum!

  According to the description of the problem, it seems that you are unable to open the shortcut icons on the computer.

  To guide you in the right direction, I need a little more information of the computer with the problem. Please help me answer the following questions:

  1. what happens when you try to open the icons?

  2. do you get an error message?

  3 have there been recent changes made on the computer before the show?

  Here are a few troubleshooting methods that you can try in order to solve the problem.

  Method 1: Try to run fix it from the following link and check.

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us

  Method 2: try to rebuild the icon cache and check.

  a. open the Start Menu and type cmd in the search box and press on enter.

  b. in the command prompt, type each command line below one at a time then press ENTER after each single line.

  CD /d %userprofile%\AppData\Local

  DEL /a IconCache.db

  OUTPUT

  c. log off and log on, or restart the computer to recreate the icon cache.

  Note: This helps rebuild and recreate a new file IconCache.db .

  Method 3:

  I suggest to create a new user account and check. If the problem is resolved, then fix a corrupted user profile.

  Account for the new user: http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/create-a-user-account

  Fix a corrupted user profile:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile

  If the problem persists, or you have questions about Windows, do not hesitate to let us know. We will be happy to help you.

• A small white page is dispalyed over my desktop shortcuts icons.

  Original title:

  Shortcut pages

  I have several icons on my desktop. A few days after I restarted my computer it is a small white page on all of my desktop shortcuts. The right image for the shortcut is always behind it, but this page of small white is very annoying. I tried to change the shortcut icon image and production of new shortcuts, all with the same problem. Any ideas?

  http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/4438/desktopii.PNG
  Hello
  1. You did changes to the computer before the show?
  2. The question is limited to desktop shortcut icons?
  3. What happens when you click the shortcut icons?
  You try to run the fixit from the link next and if it works:
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-us
  In addition, you can consult the following link:
  Icons change incorrectly in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2396571
  To do: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
  I hope this helps!