shortcuts

[Kathy G]

Whenever I try to create a new shortcut and then try to use it, I get "Application not found". Some of my old shortcuts still work, but even some of them say the same thing. How do do I make a shortcut that will work?

 

[Golden]

What steps are you using to create the shortcuts?

 

[Kathy G]

I click on the desktop, choose "New", and type the address in the box. The shortcut then shows on the desktop just fine, but when I click on it, it says "Application not found". This just started about a week ago. I really can't remember if there were any new programs that were installed. I have had Windows 7 since Jan1, 2013. I have made Many shortcuts in the past, so this is really frustrating. The thing is...some of my existing shortcuts are reacting the same way!

 

[Golden]

What happens if you create the shortcuts from the actual program in the Start rb: for example?

 

[Kathy G]

That's interesting...because some of them open just fine and others say "Unable to open this Internet Shortcut. The protocol "http" does not have a registered program." Does this mean I need to reinstall those programs?

 

[Golden]

No, I don't think so. Can you provide a screen capture image to show what is in the Target field for the shortcut? For what application/program are you trying to create the shortcut for?

 

[Kathy G]

I don't know how to capture an image with this keyboard...but I use Big Fish Games every day and just lately the shortcut won't work. My Start Menu says there isn't a program...when I go to the web to open the page it opens with all my personal info on it like it would if I had a shortcut...

I'll tell ya...this howsewife is going nuts!


Some of the others do the same..just not all of them......

 

[Golden]

Use the Windows Snipping Tool to capture the image, the follow this:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html

 

[Kathy G]

ok before i do this ...what am i going to send you a picture of...

 

[Anak]

No, I don't think so. Can you provide a screen capture image to show what is in the Target field for the shortcut? For what application/program are you trying to create the shortcut for?

ok before i do this ...what am i going to send you a picture of...

Hi KG, Golden might be busy elsewhere.

Now, don't quote me on this, but it sounds like he would like to see an image of the Path you are inputing for your shortcut.

When you open the wizard it asks if you want to browse to the location or path for your shortcut, when you find it you click on it and it appears in the "location" box in the wizard.

Take a snip of that before you click next to name your shortcut.

 

[Kathy G]

Ok I'll give it a shot.....

 

[Kathy G]

ok...this is what happens...I can't seem to capture it..(blank page), but this is what it says in the box..."This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, it one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs Control Panel." Whe I get rid of That box, another shows up that says "Unable to open this Internet Shortcut. The protocol "http" does not have a registered program".

Whaat to do?

 

[Anak]

That's the spirit!

This is what mine looks like, I used stellarium.exe just as an example:



You said earlier:

I don't know how to capture an image with this keyboard...

Maybe we can help with that, but your System Specs are incomplete:

• What type of machine are you using, did it come with a keyboard? Make/Model
• Mouse or touchpad?
• What is it about that you find difficult capturing an image?

If you're having problems with Golden's Snipping tool tutorial so was I (I'll have to report that), see if this helps: Use Snipping Tool to capture screen shots
The other link about uploading and posting's seems okay.

 

[Anak]

ok...this is what happens...I can't seem to capture it..(blank page), but this is what it says in the box..."This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, it one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs Control Panel." Whe I get rid of That box, another shows up that says "Unable to open this Internet Shortcut. The protocol "http" does not have a registered program".

Whaat to do?

Hold off on my last post for now, its out of sequence.

Check something for us, go to: Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set Associations , wait for the page to load, then scroll down to the bottom to Protocols, what do you see, what's associated with HTTP/HTTPS, anything?
Mine:

 

[Kathy G]

ok now i have this thind "snipped" how do i get the image to you? I tried email using the address at the top of the forums screen...didn't work...

 

[Anak]

ok now i have this thind "snipped" how do i get the image to you? I tried email using the address at the top of the forums screen...didn't work...

Follow the tutorial Golden linked for you earlier: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html
Start with Here's How Step #2

It will seem tedious at first because of doing it for the first time, but it will become easier after a while.

Maybe it would help if you printed out the tutorial?
That would be at the top of the tutorial under Tutorial Tools\Printable Version.
You won't have the pictures, but all the steps are there.

 

[Kathy G]

I get:
LDAP.........URL:LDAPProtocol.......Windows Contacts
MAILTO.....URLMail to Portocol.....msnmapi
MMS.........URL:MMS Protocol......unknown application
Windows Search protocol...........Windows Explorer

 

[Anak]

No HTTP's? That's probably the problem right there, but I'm unsure of which way to proceed from here.

You could use this: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2630-default-programs-set-programs-default-associations.html to check if there is a way to add those HTTP's

Check to see what's there first, skip step #4 go to 5, and what do you see in comparison to the first snip after step5, is yours the same, are any unchecked? Check them and OK your way out.

Now, check your associations like you did the last time, do you see the HTTP's now?

If you don't, restart your machine, check again, if they are now there try to recreate your shortcut.

 

[Kathy G]

I am worn out...will need to do more of this tomorrow when I can pay attention! Thank you all for your help today and I will continue tomorrow...K

 

[Britton30]

I don't understand Kathy, a keyboard isn't used to capture a snip or screenshot.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html#post93869
To use the snipping tool: How to Use the Snipping Tool in Vista

To see the "paperclip icon" you have to use the big http://www.sevenforums.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=2349737button in the upper left, not quick reply.