Running XP Pro Media Center Addition & for some reason the shortcut icons
on the desktop will not work. The main "e" internet icon works ok but any
other icon I place on the desktop will not. If I double click the icon it
start to open the web page for like a split second & then close. If I do a
double double click (4 times) it works but it then will open two of the same
pages. Also if I try to go to my favorites & single click the site it will
also just flash the screen & then nothing.
Strange thing is, if I log onto another account like my sons on the same
computer his will work fine. We're all using the same Google toolbar &
McAfee site adviser. I have done the SP3 update and have had no issues. This
problem was present before the update. What's strange is why won't it work
with my account but all the other three accounts on the same computer it
works just fine?
Thanx for any input!

See if line 12 helps:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
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"Bassman" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Running XP Pro Media Center Addition & for some reason the shortcut icons
> on the desktop will not work. The main "e" internet icon works ok but any
> other icon I place on the desktop will not. If I double click the icon it
> start to open the web page for like a split second & then close. If I do a
> double double click (4 times) it works but it then will open two of the
> same pages. Also if I try to go to my favorites & single click the site it
> will also just flash the screen & then nothing.
> Strange thing is, if I log onto another account like my sons on the same
> computer his will work fine. We're all using the same Google toolbar &
> McAfee site adviser. I have done the SP3 update and have had no issues.
> This problem was present before the update. What's strange is why won't it
> work with my account but all the other three accounts on the same computer
> it works just fine?
> Thanx for any input!
>

IE version?
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DTS-L http://dts-l.net/

Bassman wrote:
> Running XP Pro Media Center Addition & for some reason the shortcut icons
> on the desktop will not work. The main "e" internet icon works ok but any
> other icon I place on the desktop will not. If I double click the icon it
> start to open the web page for like a split second & then close. If I do a
> double double click (4 times) it works but it then will open two of the
> same
> pages. Also if I try to go to my favorites & single click the site it will
> also just flash the screen & then nothing.
> Strange thing is, if I log onto another account like my sons on the same
> computer his will work fine. We're all using the same Google toolbar &
> McAfee site adviser. I have done the SP3 update and have had no issues.
> This
> problem was present before the update. What's strange is why won't it work
> with my account but all the other three accounts on the same computer it
> works just fine?
> Thanx for any input!

I'm running IE version 7.0.5730.11

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> IE version?
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>
> Bassman wrote:
>> Running XP Pro Media Center Addition & for some reason the shortcut
>> icons
>> on the desktop will not work. The main "e" internet icon works ok but any
>> other icon I place on the desktop will not. If I double click the icon it
>> start to open the web page for like a split second & then close. If I do
>> a
>> double double click (4 times) it works but it then will open two of the
>> same
>> pages. Also if I try to go to my favorites & single click the site it
>> will
>> also just flash the screen & then nothing.
>> Strange thing is, if I log onto another account like my sons on the same
>> computer his will work fine. We're all using the same Google toolbar &
>> McAfee site adviser. I have done the SP3 update and have had no issues.
>> This
>> problem was present before the update. What's strange is why won't it
>> work
>> with my account but all the other three accounts on the same computer it
>> works just fine?
>> Thanx for any input!
>

[Crossposted to IE General]

In order:

1. Start | [Settings | Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs | ] Set Program
Access and Defaults | Configuration that's already checked | Select a
default Browser: Select "Internet Explorer" here.

1b. Now check your settings here: IE Tools | Internet Options | Programs |
Default web browser.

If no joy...

2. http://www.oehelp.com/ielnk.aspx (ignore the references to Outlook
Express)

3. Does this behavior persist if you start IE7 in No Add-ons mode? To start
IE7 in No Add-ons mode:

- Right-click on the blue IE desktop icon and select Start without
Add-ons; or

- Start > (All) Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Internet
Explorer (No add-ons).

Troubleshooting and Internet Explorer’s (No Add-ons) Mode
http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/25/678113.aspx

4, Does the problem persist if you Reset IE7 Advanced settings (RIES)?
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737 <= Read before using!

[Those with IE7-specific questions or comments are asked to post to and seek
support in this newsgroup: microsoft.public.internetexplorer.general]
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Bassman wrote:
> I'm running IE version 7.0.5730.11
>
>> IE version?
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Desktop Experience - since 2002
>> AumHa VSOP & Admin http://aumha.net
>> DTS-L http://dts-l.net/
>>
>> Bassman wrote:
>>> Running XP Pro Media Center Addition & for some reason the shortcut
>>> icons
>>> on the desktop will not work. The main "e" internet icon works ok but
>>> any
>>> other icon I place on the desktop will not. If I double click the icon
>>> it
>>> start to open the web page for like a split second & then close. If I do
>>> a
>>> double double click (4 times) it works but it then will open two of the
>>> same
>>> pages. Also if I try to go to my favorites & single click the site it
>>> will
>>> also just flash the screen & then nothing.
>>> Strange thing is, if I log onto another account like my sons on the same
>>> computer his will work fine. We're all using the same Google toolbar &
>>> McAfee site adviser. I have done the SP3 update and have had no issues.
>>> This problem was present before the update. What's strange is why won't
>>> it
>>> workwith my account but all the other three accounts on the same
>>> computer it
>>> works just fine?