Broken "Administrative Tools" link in Control Panel


  1. brianosaur
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    Broken "Administrative Tools" link in Control Panel


    Admin Tools shortcut is broken in Control Panel.
    Also Computer>Right Click Context>"Manage" does not work

    I can open 'run commands' such as: COMPMGMT.MSC, SERVICES.MSC & DISKMGMT.MSC from the start button>search window but I can not access the general AdminTools page from Control Panel.

    Tried start>properties>start menu>customize> "use default settings" but that didnt do squat.

    Plz Help. Tnx
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Brian,

    These tutorials may be able to help with restoring the Administrative Tools folder, and fix Manage.

    Administrative Tools - Restore Shortcuts

    and

    Manage - Fix "File does not have a program associated"

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. brianosaur
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    Yeah that was it. Thanks

    Stupid that *shortcuts* HAVE to remain in the start menu.
    Was never a prob with Vista
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  6. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    You're most welcome Brian. I'm happy to hear that you got it sorted. :)
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