DESKTOP ICONS..WEBSITES

[Guest]

I have several shortcuts re:various websites on my desktop..

I, just recently, moved my computer.

Ever since, when I double click on the icon, the website does NOT open;
instead, I must right click on the icon, go to properties...copy the
address...

then, open INTERNET EXPLORER (via an icon on the desktop <which works>), and
paste the address in the address field.

WHY DO MY DESKTOP ICONS SUDDENLY FAIL TO WORK PROPERLY??

HOW IS THIS PROBLEM FIXED? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

FLKulchar

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Have you tried re-creating any of the desktop shortcuts? Go to one of the websites, right click on the webpage and select Create Shortcut from the pop-up menu.

 

[Guest]

Yes..I have tried recreating that route now...but it stll does NOT
work...somehow, I have lost my URL/Association ability.

The icons simply do NOT work..can this be fixed...my System Restore does NOT
work either!!

FLKulchar

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Go to the following website:

Windows XP File Assocation Fixes:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

Toward the bottom of the list, click on the link for:

"URL File Association Fix (Restores default associations for URL - Internet shortcuts)"

Download the .zip file. Unzip the file and double click the resulting ..reg file. Confirm the merge prompt.