all pgms when started from start btn displays shortcut info in Notepad


  1. pket555
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    Windows 7
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    all pgms when started from start btn displays shortcut info in Notepad


    I was mucking about in the services and user/links directory. I have no idea what I did wrong.

    Anyway ... when I launch ANY program from the start button menu, instead of the program launching, its shortcut info displays inside Notepad. Also, the icon for ALL programs is the Notepad icon.

    If I start a program by navigating to it, e.g., C:\Programs\Adobe ..., the program launches fine. Therefore, it is not any of the applications. The problem is only when the programs are launched from the start menu.

    I am really scratching my head over this one.

    I hope someone can help me.

    Thank you so much,
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  3. PooMan UK
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    Hiya and welcome to the forums

    CONFUCIUS SAY "man who muck about with services should dig at the roots instead of hacking at the leaves"

    But on a serious note ... have a looky here pal

    Restore Default Windows 7 File Extension Type Associations
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  4. tezlewis
    Posts : 150
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
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    Try a System Restore. Should restore those settings!:)
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