Problems with desktop/start up menu


  1. geniegal6
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    Windows 7
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    Problems with desktop/start up menu


    So yesterday, I wanted to look at a file and I had to do that thing where you choose a program to view the file with. I did this, however, now everything on my desktop/start up menu links to this and I don't know what do. Please help, much appreciated :)
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  3. lehnerus2000
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    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
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    Default File Type Associations - Restore


    Have a look at this tutorial:
    Default File Type Associations - Restore
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  4. geniegal6
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    Hello! Thanks for response etc. However, I don't really understand what is saying. Sorry!
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  6. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Geniegal,

    Most likely you'll need to download and merge the .reg files for the listed lnk (LNK) option in the tutorial above to restore it's default associations to hopefully fix this. :)
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