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Shortcuts don't open right program

#1 Just Trying My Best

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 09:01 AM

Hi all,

lately, I have this bizzar problem where if Internet Explorer (IE8) is not open, internet shortcuts on my desktop or in the quick launch bar don't work. A dialog box opens asking for the program to open them with. I went through the routine of selecting IE from the list, and checking the box that reads 'always use this program for this file type', and still next time I try, same thing again.

However, if IE8 is already running, for example at the home page or any other site, and I then click on a desktop shortcut or quick launch button, the shortcut opens a new tab with the correct web site on it.

any ideas?

Danno

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Posted 23 September 2010 - 10:00 PM

Try to create brand new shortcut and see if same thing happens.

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#3 Just Trying My Best

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Posted 24 September 2010 - 08:01 AM

Broni, on Sep 23 2010, 11:00 PM, said:

Try to create brand new shortcut and see if same thing happens.

Thanks Broni,

I have done that a few times, but it's the same thing. If IE is not open the shortcut does not work.
If IE is open aready, it works and opens on a new tab.

Danno