Icons associated by lnk 1

[sailruner]

Does anyone have anymore ideas on how to fix lnk file association. all files seem to associated with lnk extension. tried 2 reg fix but did not work.
can not get ot system restore.
thank you for any ideas
sailruner

 

[linney]

Was this the fix you tried?

Easy File Associations for Windows XP

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_easy_file.htm

323526 - HOW TO: Use the ASSOC Command to Display and Modify File Name Extension Associations in Windows 2000

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;323526&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

184082 - How to Use the Assoc Command to Change File Associations

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;184082&FR=1&PA=1&SD=HSCH

As a "by the way" have a look at this.

Q302796 - Troubleshooting System Restore in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q302/7/96.asp

 

[sailruner]

No these are new things for me to try. I have one thing from dougknox but not the one you sent. thanx