The icons on my computer are not opening at the appropriate place, how can I fix it?

Right now, when I click on an icon, it goes to a game, all of them, internet, itunes, ect. Also the top bar which had shortcuts to things went too. They all have the same icon image too.

Hi BrittanyDunbar,

-What software changes you did on the computer before the show?

-What version of the Windows operating system do you use?

Follow the steps below:

Method 1:

Perform a System Restore to a point before the show and check if this solves the problem.

See also:

System Restore: frequently asked questions

Method 2:

See the following Microsoft KB article, then follow the steps mentioned in the section "Let me fix it myself" to solve the issue of:

 

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

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