Internet Shortcuts

[Guest]

I can't get "Internet Shortcuts" on my desktop to launch? I'm not sure what file association I'm missing in my Folder Options?

 

[Kelly]

What happens when you try, Brad?

In the meantime:

HTM/HTML Fix for Windows XP
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/html_association_fix.zip

EXE and LNK Fix for Windows XP - Line 12
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Open Internet Explorer
Click [Tools] [Internet Options] [Programs] [Reset Web Settings]

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

The Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28734

I can't get "Internet Shortcuts" on my desktop to launch? I'm not sure what file association I'm missing in my Folder Options?

 

[Guest]

Kelly, I get this message
“This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Folder Options control panel.â€
The two Reg fixes didn't help?

 

[Guest]

Ramesh, it wont let me do that either. I get this message when I try to "reset web settings".....
“This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your sytem administrator.â€

 

[David Candy]

Type regedit in Start Run (exe still work I presume)

File menu - Import

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Unable to access Internet Options?:
-----------------------------------
Have you enabled the following options in SpyBot?: [Tip from MVP Mike Burgess]
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE"

If you're not using SpyBot, download this INF file to your Desktop. Right-click it and choose "Install"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/nobrowseroptions.inf

-or-

To fix the InternetShortcut associations manually, get the .URL fix from:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

The Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28734

Ramesh, it wont let me do that either. I get this message when I try to "reset web settings"......
“This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your sytem administrator.â€

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Or, type Inetcpl.cpl in the RUN box, to bypass the restrictions error.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

The Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28734

Unable to access Internet Options?:
-----------------------------------
Have you enabled the following options in SpyBot?: [Tip from MVP Mike Burgess]
"Lock IE control panel against opening from within IE"

If you're not using SpyBot, download this INF file to your Desktop. Right-click it and choose "Install"
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/nobrowseroptions.inf

-or-

To fix the InternetShortcut associations manually, get the .URL fix from:
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/file_assoc.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

The Parasite Fight - Quick Fix Protocol:
http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

The Antivirus Defense-in-Depth Guide
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=28734

Ramesh, it wont let me do that either. I get this message when I try to "reset web settings"......
“This operation has been cancelled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your sytem administrator.â€

 

[Guest]

The reg fixes from Kelly went into the reg fine.....didn't fix my problem tho.

 

[David Candy]

If I go with the title in those links, they don't do .url files.

I have a patch but this should repair it (as you can't see attachments)

type in Start Run
regsvr32 /i shdocvw