Why shortcuts opens system32 folder


  1. b2w
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    windows 7
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    Why shortcuts opens system32 folder


    Hi
    I just got my new laptop and i'm new to windows 7 and i noticed (in start menu) that all secondary shortcuts that shows in tasks expanding menu. Like if i press (getting started) it will work just fine but if I try to open (discover windows 7) or (personalize windows) it just open the system32 folder. And the same goes on with media player, messenger and sticky notes.
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello B2w, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You might see if doing a system restore using a restore point dated before this issue with your shortcuts started may be able to undo and fix this for you.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. b2w
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    it's working now!

    thank you shawn for your help
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  6. Brink
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    You're most welcome b2w. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)
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