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)
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