Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    grifval10's Avatar
    grifval10 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Sep 6, 2007, 07:51 AM
    Some of my Desktop Icons won't open
    Hi,
    Probably something I have done, or I have just had a Win32/PEPatch virus/malware, now cleaned out, has stopped some of my essential Desktop Icons opening with a double/click of the mouse, i.e. Recycle Bin, Control Panel, and a Tools icon I keep all my handy cleaner programs in. How can I get them to work open again with the mouse. I am not afraid to go into the Registry and change something, as I know to back up the Registry first.
    Thanks, grifval10
    benn11's Avatar
    benn11 Posts: 1,036, Reputation: 43
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Sep 7, 2007, 05:48 AM
    The virus might have deleted the .exe files of the respective icons. To restore the programs you might need to re-install, and repair your OS because the some system programs might have been removed.

    When you double-click the icon is there a message that "can't find location... Browse for program..." ?
    grifval10's Avatar
    grifval10 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Sep 7, 2007, 05:59 AM
    Hi,

    No, when I double-click them, a busy cursor shows, then it stops, and nothing else happens. It has only affected about 3 out of 20 Desktop Icons, but they are ones I used a lot, i.e. Recycle Bin, Control Panel, and a Tools Icon I put on the Desktop myself.
    Grifval
    grifval10's Avatar
    grifval10 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #4

    Sep 7, 2007, 06:02 AM
    Forgot to say, I can open them if I reight-click, drop down the menu and select 'open', but that seems a long way round.
    Grifval
    benn11's Avatar
    benn11 Posts: 1,036, Reputation: 43
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #5

    Sep 7, 2007, 06:12 AM
    Then you should just create new shortcut by right-clickin on the program icon(.exe) and select create shortcut.
    grifval10's Avatar
    grifval10 Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #6

    Sep 7, 2007, 06:17 AM
    Of course. I was looking for a complicated answer. Didn't think of the simple one. Many thanks, and aplogies for spelling of right-click :) :)

    Grifval
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Remove icons from new user desktop [ 12 Answers ]

I am setting up my computer for my brother and sister, I have programs I don't want them to use. Some default icons have appeared on the new desktops and I can't figure out how to get rid of them. I logged on as them and tried to delete them, and was told I didn't have permission. I tried going to...

Transparent icons and disable desktop [ 3 Answers ]

:) :) :) Hello experts! Can you help me disable the active desktop and enjoy transparent icon background? I'm referring to Windows xp. Thank you ALL very much! Ahuva :confused:

Icons missing from desktop on Windows XP [ 2 Answers ]

I have a elderly client that I recently visted for a beginners training session. Somehow... the icons on her DESKTOP are gone... the icons on her desktop are goneHow do I get them back on the desktop. Thank you. [email protected]

Removing Icons from Desktop [ 3 Answers ]

Is it possible to have a clear view of background wallpaper without any icons? How do you remove My Computer, My Network Places and the Trash Can from the desktop?

Missing icons on desktop [ 3 Answers ]

On this PC I am using Windows 98 For no apparent reason when I was browsing "VIEW" the multiple short cut icons disappeared from the desktop backgound. I cannot find a way to get them back onto screen. Can any kind person help please?

View more questions Search