Shortcuts to EXE files "Open File location" fails

derekimo said:

Ztruker said:

Why use Classic Shell with Windows 7? I can see it with Windows 8 but 7?

Why not, it's his computer. They are called Personal Computers.

If we all thought the same way, most of us would be useless.

I asked an honest question looking for an honest answer, not a put down response that was totally uncalled for.

Am I not allowed to ask questions about things I don't know the answer to?

Got it :)

I'd still like to know why people use Classic Shell on Windows 7 though (:

Ztruker said:

Got it :)

I'd still like to know why people use Classic Shell on Windows 7 though (:

Doesn't it also include XP and W98 style menu options?

@ Ztrucker
I use Classic Shell because

MS fixed something from XP that was not broken
- these images are from my browser/email laptop (exactly as it is setup)

ClassicShell Start menu

• settings window/dialog is simple and logical, easily accessible
• compact -- less real estate
• win-key > hotkey to open target (no mouse RSI)
• I can use win-key + hotkeys with my eyes shut (cannot do that with a mouse)
• "Search" is visible
• Start > Programs is optional (if I need it) about once a fortnight
• Desktop is Win-key+0 ... no mouse chase to right hand corner of screen (a long way on 27" monitors)
  Desktop is a shortcut to a .scf file in Programs folder, independent of default desktop-shortcut on desktop
• shut-down is a menu -- no risk of accidental shut-down
• settings can be saved and transferred to other PCs
• I am using AutoCad all day (on other PCs) ... enough mousing for me

Default Start menu

• a lot of wasted, empty grey space
• MS decides order of "Programs" combobox list not me
• cannot be dragged to resize smaller
• to access my busy targets is a two step process
• to access my busy targets requires ... Programs(click) > Scroll > ... but list is in no logical order
• to access a target on a menu requires ... Programs(click) > Scroll > Menu(click) > target click
• "Search" is somewhere else
• "Run" is somewhere else (I know about Win-Key+R)
• MS stuff program folders onto "default" Programs menu that are not listed on classic-start
  eg, Adobe, Belarc adviser... and then all the crud red-outlined

Parodoxes
- my wife refuses to use the start menu, she prefers desktop shortcuts on her rig (I don't get it )

Classic Explorer
- I use it because it is there
- I can add custom commands to the classic toolbar
BUT...
- WinExplorer is limited (but essential for some obscure settings)
- I use commercial Xplorer2 for dual result panes and incredible versatility (pinned to taskbar)

I notice previous posts in this thread with-no-problems are on 64bit

My problem is on this 32bit laptop.

Toshiba Satellite C665 (15½ inch screen)
OS:= Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit), sp1 (Build 7601) OEM
UI:=Classic Shell Start + Classic Explorer
Windows Indexing = disabled

My 64bit rig works correctly as everyone else is reporting.
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In Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown I had to delete the old graphics driver and replace it with an upgrade.

But during the uninstall process I could not use "Driver Sweeper" (recommended at the time) because of adware in Driver Sweeper and potential risks.
I wonder if residual driver "stuff" might have a bearing on my current Windows Explorer problem ?
(For some history see Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown ... post #14 and later ... and ultimate resolution)

I am at a loss