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How to change type of file for a desktop shortcut?
  1. #1


    Yutong Guest

    How to change type of file for a desktop shortcut?

    How to change type of file for a desktop shortcut?
    I accidentally let windows open shortcuts with windows media player and
    can't change it back, undo doesn't work, can't use shortcuts!
    Please Help
    Thank You



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  2. #2


    dean-dean Guest

    Re: How to change type of file for a desktop shortcut?

    Try the fix for .LNK files, found here:

    http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/105/1/


    "Yutong" <Yutong@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:B33160C9-6A1D-451D-B98C-F09068361DFD@microsoft.com...
    > How to change type of file for a desktop shortcut?
    > I accidentally let windows open shortcuts with windows media player and
    > can't change it back, undo doesn't work, can't use shortcuts!
    > Please Help
    > Thank You



      My System SpecsSystem Spec

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