IE 7 - WinXP SP2 - IE opens internet options instead of IE

[Guest]

When clicking on any IE icon, or IE in the start menu or the shortcuts on the
start bar, IE does not open.

The Internet Options window opens instead.

Start -> run -> iexplore.exe does work and IE opens normally.
But all of the shortcuts and icons open internet options instead.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

When clicking on any IE icon, or IE in the start menu or the shortcuts on the
start bar, IE does not open.

The Internet Options window opens instead.

Start -> run -> iexplore.exe does work and IE opens normally.
But all of the shortcuts and icons open internet options instead.

Right-click a non-working shortcut and click Properties. What does it
show for the target?

On my computer, IE shortcuts show a target of "C:\Program
Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe".
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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