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• The icons on the desktop opens up as a different application.

  I was uninstalling a few things like a month before and messing with the default programs menu... Now when I connect to my windows like World of Warcraft programs and all of my best desktop programs display an icon that is not World of warcraft for example... any program that I use to open with it will not open the game, an icon or program... instead I have my internet explore for example or the world of warcraft (whatever that is) right click and then click Properties and then click Open file location and from there it shows the file or program or something else and that's how I have to open all... If I try to open office... in which all the icons are the same now because I took and tried all selections for the default open with her just open this file which is now my true CD audio n... the icon for real player is on all of my desktop icons as warcraft n internet explorer... any help

  Original title: I need help undoin something I may be uninstalled or changed something in my default programs menu

  Hi WillakaDirk,

  Thank you for keeping us posted.

  Glad to know that the problem is solved.
  Have multiple accounts will not necessarily slow down computer performance.
  You must refer to the steps in the article to copy all the files from the previous account-

  Difficulty of a corrupted user profile

  Hope this helps!

   

• 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)

• All icons on the desktop have turned to photo viewer and cannot open these programs

  I recently had my computer up to date. Everything was fine until I put my memory stick in the laptop and tried to download my back upwards. Now, when I turn the laptop on the icons does not load and are all stuck in photo viewer and I cannot open programs at all. Can anyone help please, thank you

  Original title: icons on the desktop

  I'm not 100% sure but I think that you are having a bad "file extension association. This is where the default program to open a file is incorrect. In the case of your office, these are all shortcuts (for example. LNK files) and the. LNK Association was by mistake coupled with Photo Viewer.

  I've seen this happen when opening a program via a shortcut (for example. LNK file), you are asked what type of program to open it with. After you have selected the photo viewer (or another program) via the Select a program from a list of programs installedand check always use the selected program to open this type of file (circled in red below), the document or program referenced by the shortcut of origin opens in the Photo Viewer as it should.

  The problem is that now all shortcuts (for example. LNK files) on the desktop or in the Explorer will want to be opened by the photo viewer and often use the icon Photo Viewer to display the shortcut no matter what shortcut was originally intentioned to open. This is known as a file association and the default icon. The same condition can occur if you have performed these actions 'Open with' on one. JPG or even a. EXE, but the. LNK explanation is much more likely for the items on the desktop.

  The good news is that a small free utility was written to cancel the. LNK file association was created. There is also a registry hack to achieve, but I recommend the utility unASSOC for its ease of use.

  You can get a copy of my OneDrive here. I used to send people elsewhere to download a copy, but this page is more in addition to confusion with misleading ads to download this and this computer of powders of snake oil "fixed".

  

  Just download, then use the utility to unassociate the. LNK files for the user or globally delete the file type and let windows rebuild a new default.

• all icons on the desktop have changed to the icon of Adobe and will not open

  my daughter saved a picture his friend sent file and now all of the icons on the desktop, the Adobe icon and does not open

  Hi Mary,

  You can read the following article and run the fix it tool available and check if this solves the problem.

  When you run an .exe on a Windows Vista-based or Windows 7 computer file, the file may start another program

• Cannot open the icons on the desktop

  Once I open an icon on the desktop and I can't close it open it again.

  Once I open an icon on the desktop and I can't close it open it again.

  Most likely your icon cache is corrupt. Here is a tutorial on how to rebuild the icon cache:

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117229-icon-cache-rebuild.html

  t-4-2

• It cannot open any programs they all have the same icon on the desktop and start programs... why?

  All of the icons on the desktop and on the start menu have the same icon and will not open... I have new sony computer with windows 7... I tried to move music to a file to burn a cd, he asked what program I should use to open them have all records have the same program and open the habit... I don't run a virus, malware, none of the infected files.

  Hello

  You did changes to the computer before the show?

  Method 1
  I suggest you try the steps from the following link:

  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

  Note: 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 the following article: back up the registry in Windows 7

  Method 2
  The issue could be due to the virus on the computer. I suggest you run virus scanner online by using the Microsoft safety scanner.

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

  Note: when you do an antivirus online, you will lose data that are affected by the virus. Microsoft is not responsible for the loss of this data.

• elements 14 opens after download in win 10 no nshows icon on the desktop... what should I do?

  elements 14 opens after download in win 10 no nshows icon on the desktop... what should I do?

  Well, in the future if you install Photoshop elements 14 again.

  You can directly download the Setup file of version 64 bit at the bottom of the link:

  Download Photoshop Elements | 10, 12, 14, 11, 13

• Cannot add icon on the desktop

  I just installed a program call CCCleaning using Download.com. After you install the software to clarify on any virus that I might have, I rebooted my computer. Once started all my icon on my desk right away. When I try to right click on my mouse, nothing appears. So what I did I pres Ctrl + Alt + Delete, the the window Task Manager appears. When I select the new task, I can pick a certain program it will open. BUT when I try to drag an icon on the desktop, it won't let me. Looks like they disable me to run any shortcut on the desktop. I can open all programs unless I open the Task Manager window and select new task.

  So, I would like to know what I did wrong? Can someone solve this for me?

  Thank you!

  Hello

  Follow these methods mentioned below and check if that helps.

  Method 1: Perform a system restore and see if that helps.

  Perform a system restore will take your computer to a previous state, when he did not face such a problem, this can be done by selecting the correct restore point.

  How to restore Windows XP to a previous state
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084

  Method 2: run a scan for viruses with Microsoft Safety scanner and check.

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

  Note: before you perform security analysis, make a backup of important data.

  Thank you

• Moves the position of the icons on the desktop

  Position of the icons on the desktop to reorganize (on the right side of the screen) of the position, I put them.  The switch "rearrange icons by" returns to a check on the "snap to grid" repeatedly after booting.  I changed the icon positions, changed line up options, shellconcache altered, but no joy.  The icons of jump using any program and start.  Only when I use a program separate (Enterra Icon Keeper) can I get the icons to return to the position that I their position.  Using XP on a Dell computer.

  Hello roddy1, welcome.

  Try the following:

  1. click on START
  2. click on 'run '.
  3. Type "regedit" (without the quotes) and press enter
  4. expand "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE."
  5 expand "Software".
  6 expand "Microsoft."
  7 expand "Windows".
  8. expand 'CurrentVersion '.
  9 left-click (once) 'Explorer' to select
  10. on the right side, right-click somewhere in the open space and select new > DWORD (32-bit) Value
  11 type "Max Cached Icons" (without the quotes) and press enter
  12. double click on the DWORD value is created and then enter 2048. Then click on 'Ok '.

  13. click on START
  14. click on 'run '.
  15 type 'cmd' and press enter
  16 type C:\Windows\ShellIconCache and press enter
  17. find the icon Cache file and delete it

  18. restart your computer

  If the above does not resolve the problem, I create a new user account on the computer and migrate your data on. You may have a corrupted user account.

  Let us know if it works,

  Thank you!

  Ryan Thieman
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Icon on the desktop without permission changes - new

  This is a thread to an old problem that has re-curred: see also http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/desktop-program-icon-changes-without-authority/88ceb811-edfd-42a0-86ae-f024ebb84c92

  I am connected to the re-currency it a few days ago, with some info on the link who has worked the last time and a question.  No one has yet responded, and on the prospect that old nets are more current on your side, I raised it a new.

  Specifically, it is the image that I see with the white windows icon

  

  The desktop icon is the element "in white" Windows.  Select it, properties/change icon, I got trapped change Panel adjacent to the empty desktop icon.  The icon displayed by the control panel change is correct.  The path in the target box is correct, and in the Explorer, the file icon is also correct.  Using the process of change icon for the desktop icon, I can change the icon of the Virgin and the other in the list, and that works.  Having done that, change this return returns to the windows item.  Program re - starts, hot and cold, re-boots don't change this.  When the program is opened, the correct icon appears in the system at the bottom of the screen bar.

  I have the previous file of fixit winfolder stored on my machine (mentioned in the last thread) and applied.  It found no errors.  Then I tried later that displays the link in the old thread (which the question mentioned was subject), saved the file and then run.  He also found no error.

  So, how can I fix this so the correct icon appears on the desktop?

  Davik03

  Hello David,.

  Thank you for your response.

  I appreciate your time and patience.

  I suggest you check the issue in a new user account that it may be caused due to corrupt profil_utilisateur.

  Please see this link:
  Difficulty of a corrupted user profile
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/fix-corrupted-user-profile#1TC=Windows-7

  I hope this information helps.

  Thank you

• Windows 7 icons on the desktop and start changed to dat file

  Original title: Windows 7 icons on the desktop and Start Menu problems

  I am running Windows 7 Pro with service pack 1 and all the icons on the desktop Start Menu has changed into something that resembles a dat file and when you click on it, they are trying to run a download would be and asks where I want to save them. Symantec Endpoint, Microsoft Security Essentials, or AVG will find viruses or problems with the computer. I spoke with the technology of Windows and he sent me the link to this page.
  I've never seen anything like this.

  Hello

  It can be disappointing when all the icons on the desktop and Menu start modified in a dat file. I understand the inconvenience.

  You can try to rebuild the icon cache and check if it works properly.

  Click Start, click Control Panel, and write in the box search folders options.
  b. now, click on Folder Options to open and select folders and hidden files (dot).
  c. open a Windows Explorer window.
  d. go to C:\Users\(User Name) \AppData\Local
  e. right click on IconCache.db and click on delete.
  f. click Yes to confirm the deletion.
  NOTE: This deletes the file to the trash. It is safe to empty the trash when you are done.
  g. close the window.
  h. emptying the trash.
  i. restart the computer.
  j. When you come back, you will notice the size of the file IconCache.db is reduced, and the update is now the current date.
  NOTE: If for some reason, IconCache.db isn't there or the size has not changed, then you can just restart the computer again. You may need to restart a few times in some cases.
  k. icon cache will be rebuilt.

  Hope it solves the problem. For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• How can I add the icons on the desktop web-based

  original title: How can I add icons on the desktop as internet, g mail, shortcuts ect so I see nothing on the upper Office except listn on youtube

  How to add desktop icons

  Hello

  You don't say what operating system you are using, but it's basically the same procedure:

  Click Start > programs > find the program in the list you want to make a desktop shortcut icon > right click on the name of the program he > then move your mouse cursor on ' send to ' > then select desktop (create shortcut), or words like that.

  See you soon.

  PS You can also do the same thing with the programs listed on the left side of the start menu.

• Unexpected icon on the desktop called Null0 and have no internet connectivity

  my fathers partners last week computer has been infected by adware, which was easy enough to remove safely. But last night he told me his return (he thinks ebay.co.uk is at fault?). In any case, when I had a quick glance, there is an icon on the desktop, titled null0. # .rar, which he had never seen before. Brilliant orange white white outline of the letter X. The computer does not connect to the internet, unable to open the system restore and the pop ups are quite common. Anyone can shed light on what I can do? Also, there is little to no information around on the net to give me an overview of what this thing is and what is going on this machine.

  Crosspostes here:

  http://forums.MajorGeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1620147