Win7 update error 80070013 Hell!

Is it just the shortcuts on the desktop affected? Or all shortcuts?

You could try to do a repair install as a last resort. It's basically doing an "in-place upgrade" without actually upgrading. Much easier than doing a clean install and fixes most issues. I just did it on one of my systems a few weeks ago. It preserves your accounts, personal files and programs.

Repair Install

Thanks for the suggestion-it's all shortcuts: Desktop, Quick Start and my entire Start menu program list.

Fugue

fugue said:

BTW PimpleMaze, you've made me feel young again-I haven't been called a boy in 40 years...;-)

though i meant every word, i deleted that post because i felt is was inappropriate.
I wasn't actually calling you a boy, but i was speaking in a more general way.
If i made you feel young i am happy i achieved at least one good thing.