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• 3rd party applications stop creating desktop shortcuts

  A horse of Trojan and virus completely disabled my browsers, shortcuts, etc..  I just finished restoring my site and everything works except one!

  When I run 3rd party applications they not create the desktop icon that runs the application.  I get an error msg '1909 - failed to create the desktop icon.

  When I go into the folder and right click and create a shortcut, it does not work.

  In iE8, there is only an execution of the installation that creates a shortcut within the app... it does not work.  It is the only part of my installation I have been unable to restore.

  I work part-time at home for a company and I need these desktop icons for programs.  In fact, the icons of the Office for WORD, EXCEL, etc., have also stop working.

  I hope you can help me.

  Mona Glover

  Hi Mona,.

  1. have you made changes on the computer before this problem?

  2. you receive an error message or error code?

  This problem may occur due to virus corruption of system files or system.

  Try the following and see if it helps.

  Method 1:

  Refer to the steps in the following Microsoft article.

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

  Note: FixIt would attempt to recover bad sectors on the hard disk, in the course of this process there are chances of data loss from that particular area.

  Method 2:

   

  I suggest you make a sfc scan and test the question.

  The sfc/scannow command. analyzes all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with appropriate Microsoft versions.]

  Description of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 System File Checker (Sfc.exe): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747

  Keep us informed on the status of the issue.

• How can I add missing icon to the desktop shortcuts

  Question too much techno for me... I have several desktop shortcut icons... For most of those who appear as the Mozilla Fox, which is fine, but unfortunately, there are too many icons in Firefox, and I wanted to change some REAL WEB SITE icon, or the favicon. How will I know how to do this? Thank you!

  It is not a matter of Firefox making it simple - the Windows operating system controls the desktop icons, so with 3rd party Windows applications automatically use the application for the shortcut icon, but it is possible to change the image of what you want.

  If you want the image of the Web site that the site to use for the URL bar as a shortcut on the desktop icon to a Web site:

  1. Define the shortcut on the desktop.
  2. Find and save the image you want to use for this shortcut.
  3. Then right click on that shortcut, then open properties > shortcut on the shortcut menu for the shortcut on the desktop, then use "change icon...". " and "Browse... ". " your hard drive for the image you want to use for the shortcut on the desktop.

  Insofar as find and save the Favicon of the site, see the screenshot below.

  1. Locate the icon on the Info Page > media tab and click on it once so it is highlighted, then view this picture in the preview window of media down and also check the Dimensions 32 x 32, if the image is not a picture of Type X-ICON.
  2. Then use the button Save under to save this image - name which has saved something unique, as (for example this forum) mozilla - favicon.ico image then you can tell him apart from any other favicon.ico image you may have saved or save.

  If you want to use your own choice of an image, you can convert the image into an image to favicon.ico here.
  
  http://Tools.dynamicdrive.com/favicon/
  
  When you create a favicon.ico for use as a desktop image, make sure that you select the option merge with a 32 x 32 desktop icon on this page.

  edited to make the process clearer

• A808 desktop shortcuts

  Hello

  I just bought lonovo A808 smartphone and I managed to make desktop shortcuts all disappear, as he tried to organize them. Now, I can see them in the Manager of the screen, but not on the main screen. When I am trying to locate a new shortcut, I can see it added in the display manager, but nothing changes on my desktop. I somehow it locked?
  Can anyone help?

  Thank you very much

  Hi elekokki

  Have you tried to restart the phone? Still nothing...

  ... Try this: go to settings--> Apps--> all-> find the Lenovo Launcher(I suppose you're using the stock launcher)-> tap on it-> stop Force & erase data/Cache to reset the Launcher.

  Let me know how it goes.

• Desktop shortcuts do not work.

  Original title: icons will not open files

  When I click on my desktop icons, he opens the Word software, but does not open the file.  So if I use the feature open under the software Word file, it will open the file without problem.  What could be the cause of this problem?  Thanks for any help you can provide!

  Hello

  Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community Forum, please be assured that we would do our best to help you with this problem.

  Please answer the following questions that would help us provide a better solution.

  1 have had any changes made to the computer before the question?

  2. What is the format of the file you're trying to open?

  3. what anti-virus software is installed on the computer?

  Try these steps and check:

  Step 1:

  Download and run the next fixit and check:

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

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

  Step 2:

  Run a virus scanner and check:

  Virus is known to cause these problems. Scan your computer for the Microsoft Security Scanner, which allows to get rid of viruses, spyware and software malware.

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

  Note: The Microsoft Safety Scanner expire after 10 days from the date of installation.

  Note: The data files that are infected must be cleaned only by removing the file completely, which means that there is a risk of data loss.

  Step 3:

  Try to create a new user account and check if you face the same problem.

  How to copy data from a corrupted to a new profile in Windows XP user profile

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/811151

  Hope this information helps. If you have any questions do not hesitate to answer, we would be happy to help.

• Desktop Shortcuts no longer work on winxp

  Desktop Shortcuts no longer work on winxp.

  My Shortcuts no longer work on any of the acc on my computer please hlp? !!

  Hi Ktoffetti,

  1. Did you the latest changes on the computer?
  2. What happens when you try to access the shortcut on the desktop?
  3. You receive an error message?
  4. You have security software installed on the computer?

  Method 1

  See the link below and run the fixit tool, check if it helps.

  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks

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

  Method 2

  If the previous step fails, then check if the problem persists in the safe mode and after return with the result.

  A description of the options to start in Windows XP Mode

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315222

  Method 3

  If the problem persists in safe mode, then it is possible that some third-party programs installed on the computer is causing the problem.

  I suggest that you configure the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps.

  To help resolve the error and other messages, you can start Windows XP by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This type of boot is known as a "clean boot". A clean boot helps eliminate software conflicts.

  See section to learn more about how to clean boot.

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

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

  Reset the computer to start as usual

  When you are finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start as usual:

  1. Click Start , and then click run.
  2. Type msconfig , and then 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.

• Cannot delete the desktop shortcuts

  I recently added Dell Dock. Shortcuts added were on the quay and on the desktop. When I tried to delete the desktop shortcuts, I received the following message:

  "Cannot find this article.
  It is no longer in the Office of C:\Users\Public\Public. Check the location of the item and try again. »

  I then deleted Dell Dock and now am stuck with 5 shortcuts on my desktop that are not going anywhere, not open to anything, and I can't remove.

  Someone please help!

  Hi StarsSkyClouds,

  Thanks for the response on the Microsoft answers Community Forums.

  Try to remove these in safe mode shortcut icons. Follow the steps on how to start in safe mode.

  Advanced startup options

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/f9c50a72-04EC-4088-9fd4-a4f979eef5a71033.mspx

  Note: Try to remove the icons from your account in case of connection failure to the account administrator in safe mode go the c:\users\username\desktop location and try to remove it from there.

  Another step you can try is to create a new user account in Control Panel > user accounts. Open a session in the new account go to c:\users\username\desktop location and try to delete from there.

  If this fails, you can try to remove these icons in the windows recovery environment starting from the DVD. Follow the steps below for the link below to start the recovery environment.

  Repairs to the system of Windows recovery environment

  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/95b4c03a-ac42-49a4-a90d-8f3736a995271033.mspx

  After you boot from the DVD

  Step 1: Start in the screen Options of system recovery.

  Step 2: Click on the command line option.

  Step 3: Type notepad and press ENTER to open a Notepad. Press Ctrl + S, and it will open a save dialog box.

  Step 4: Click on computer, and it will open all your drives.

  Step 5: Go to the c:\users\username\desktop site and remove icons.

  I hope this helps.

  Let us know if you need more assistance.

  Kind regards.

  Nicolas Mathieu

  Visit ourhttp://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/answersfeedback/threads/ Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Cannot open any desktop shortcut, get this message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option Control Panel > can't open anything in the control panel.

  Cannot open any desktop shortcut, get this message: this file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the folder option control panel > can't open anything in the control panel. And when you try to download patches get message saying "microsoft cannot find the file. Tried to copy the 'rundll32.exe' file in system32 but does not work, can not even open the clock! Help, please.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Office/default.aspx

  Office at the above link forums

  XP forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsXP

  Link above is for XP Forums.

  There is a list of the different Forums XP to the link above to help you.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Desktop shortcut errors

  All my desktop shortcuts except Trash open as thumbnails even after I Resize Windows, close them, and reopen.

  Hello Bob,

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

  Thank you for details on the issue.

  This problem may occur because of damaged or missing Windows files.

  I suggest you run this Microsoft fixit and verify.
  Reference:
  Difficulty of broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance tasks
  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows

  Automatically, diagnostic and fix problems with broken desktop shortcuts or does not work and synchronizes the system clock, when appears a bad time.

  If she did not help, run checker (SFC) of file system and see if it helps.
  Reference:
  Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files
  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/929833

  System File Checker is a Windows utility that allows users to find corruptions in Windows system files and restore the damaged files.

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• I accidentally deleted all desktop shortcuts, can they be restored? I used restore piont 2 days earlier, but it has not fixed?

  all my desktop icons to appear in my photo file? I was deleting old photos and I also deleted all the desktop icons. I don't know why all my music cover art and desktop icons appear on photo file? I want just all my icons back.  It didn't remove my pictures or my music the you GOD!  will you please and thank you Microsoft for any help you can give me. I used the restore point with no luck.

  Hi Jimmy,

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community forums.

  The description of the problem, I see that you have accidentally deleted all desktop shortcut icons and want to know how to restore all the files from.

  I appreciate your efforts try the troubleshooting steps to resolve the problem. We are here to help and guide you in the right direction.

  
  Method 1:
  I suggest you to check in the trash for the deleted shortcut icons.

  Recover files from the Recycle Bin
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/recover-files-from-the-Recycle-Bin

  Method 2:
  If the problem persists, I suggest you try the procedure described in the article and see if it helps.

  Recover files from the Recycle Bin

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows7/recover-files-from-the-Recycle-Bin

  Let us know the status of the issue after you perform the troubleshooting steps. If you need additional help or information on Windows, I'll be happy to help you. We, at tender Microsoft to excellence.

• How can I remove shortcut arrow sign of my desktop shortcut?

  I know some software (TuneUp Utilities) can remove desktop shortcuts arrow sign. But, is it possible to remove the sign of the arrow from shortcuts on the desktop settings in Windows? Please, let me know. So, how can I remove arrow shortcut in Windows 8 sign? I don't want to use third party software to do.

  OS: Windows 8 Pro with WMC

  Short answer: no, there is no setting in the front-end interface for this.  There is no switch.

  But...

  You can do this by editing the registry yourself.  I recommend doing a first system restore point, so you can easily cancel your changes if something is wrong. 30 seconds spent doing a quick control point can save hours and days of disaster later.  To create a restore point, go to your start page and type "create restore point" and select the appropriate option in the settings search results.

  Once you have made your point of control, you can use these instructions to modify the registry:

  http://www.computerperformance.co.UK/WIN8/Windows8-remove-shortcut-arrow.htm

  Note: This is not supported. Microsoft technical support will not help you if there are problems with the registry change.  That's why you should make a checkpoint first.

• Desktop shortcuts won't open firefox after an update of the player software "shockwave."

  I can go to my email and click on the links to web pages open firefox, but not the office shortcuts. This happened after being invited to install this software while trying to watch a video on facebook.

  The URL bar is also known under the name of the address bar and the address bar, and Firefox he calls the "Awesome Bar" when combined with the search bar.

  None of this is complicated - you enter the address of the site you want to visit, for example, https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/in the URL bar. Firefox actually fills the http or www for you. If you want to know what URL, you enter "URL" for Google or similar search bar to search for this term.

  If a right click > open does not work on the desktop shortcuts, you need more expert help.

• Please STOP sending me emails from apple support

  PLEASE STOP SENDING ME EMAILS FROM APPLE SUPPORT, THEY SMOTHER MY SYSTEMS

  All you need to do, is to go into your profile > communities and following the judgment.

• iPhone 5 c stopped making sounds for calls, texts and alerts

  Not sure if the upgrade had nothing to do with it, but shortly after 9.3 and 9.3.1 my phone stopped making selected stamps.  It will play the sound when you select in settings, so I know he can make noise, but it does not ring when I get a call or play sounds selected for texts or alerts.  Any ideas on what could be bad?  Since he was silent, I put it to blink a led me to warn me, but I have it right in front of me to notice.  Haven't checked vibrator because I don't like the sound of vibrator and I never have it in my Pocket anyway.  Thank you!  Mary

  Try to force restart the phone

  Restart your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch - Apple Support

• Desktop shortcuts / re: Java/Adobe

  Help! 1

  I get java and Adobe arise to upgrade/update and that you have installed once, but they stop my work shortcuts I get; Cannot open, shortcut Protocol "http" doesn't have a registered program.

  I uninstalled these and problem solved, but Adobe frustrated and needed, I installed it, Google Chrome came with it now return to shortcut even issues after uninstall them.

  I have a Compaq Presario a little over 2 years. A Windows 7. Should I Java and Adobe? and why are they screwing up my computer.

  Hello hakim.  I understand you get shortcut errors when you have Adobe Flash and Java installed.
  
  Should certainly not have Flash or Java to use your computer.  However, you would miss out on a lot of online content.  I see no reason this would happen, but it seems that one of these two applications is causing your shortcuts be dissociated.  Try the following.

  1. Install Flash and Java.
  2. Restart your laptop.
  3. Click Start.
  4. Locate default of"programs" in the Start Menu.
  5. Select "Set your default programs."
  6. Select Google Chrome.
  7. Select "Choose default for this program."
  8. Check 'select all '.
  9. Save your changes.
  10. Restart and check if the problem persists.

  Have a great day!  Let me know if it solves your problem.