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You could try a registry cleaner, such as Reg Mechanic.
You could try another anti virus or do an online scan (there are several available)
Personally I would just do a clean install and do a full reformat of the hard drive before the install.
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You could try another anti virus or do an online scan (there are several available)
Personally I would just do a clean install and do a full reformat of the hard drive before the install.
[navy]When I married "Miss Right" I didn't realise her first name was 'always'. LOL[/navy]
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If it is still happening try this registry patch. It restores the default association for .ICO files:
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Hiya all,
Yep...tried what you all suggested but no change.
Thanx anyway
I am assuming at this point that it is a registry entry problem as regardless of how i create a shortcut it creats a word icon and opens word.
However....when I look at the properties of a shortcut the path looks correct...weird...have never come across this before.
Unfortunately I am far from familiar with registry entries.
Any other suggestions....
regards
Lemorai
Yep...tried what you all suggested but no change.
Thanx anyway
I am assuming at this point that it is a registry entry problem as regardless of how i create a shortcut it creats a word icon and opens word.
However....when I look at the properties of a shortcut the path looks correct...weird...have never come across this before.
Unfortunately I am far from familiar with registry entries.
Any other suggestions....
regards
Lemorai
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Hey All,
Many thanks for your assistance, I have finally found the problem.
FYI
The virus created an association in Folder Options/File Types for the *.LNK file used by shortcuts
My method of repair was simple:
I deleted the association ( this stopped the shortcut option from operatinmg at all )
I then rebboted using a XP CD and repaired the system through the install XP option
NOT the repair console )
This not only repaired the shortcut process but also repaired the corrupted shortcuts on the desktop.
Again I thank you all for your help
regards
Lemorai
Many thanks for your assistance, I have finally found the problem.
FYI
The virus created an association in Folder Options/File Types for the *.LNK file used by shortcuts
My method of repair was simple:
I deleted the association ( this stopped the shortcut option from operatinmg at all )
I then rebboted using a XP CD and repaired the system through the install XP option
NOT the repair console )
This not only repaired the shortcut process but also repaired the corrupted shortcuts on the desktop.
Again I thank you all for your help
regards
Lemorai
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