Cant' make shortcuts

[Sinster]

in Vista 32..
Also when I install new programs they aren't putting the shortcut on my desktop
I right click to add a shortcut and nothing happens.

 

[Johnny]

See if this will help:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/177909

 

[Sinster]

I don't have that entry in my registry.

 

[Dark Atheist]

then make it 😉

 

[American Zombie]

Hold on now as this may not apply to the OP's system.

This article was written about products for which Microsoft no longer offers support. Therefore, this article is offered "as is" and will no longer be updated.

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[Dark Atheist]

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/172092-new-shortcut-fix.html - google is your friend - 2nd hit 😛

 

[Sinster]

that didn't work. I did try the system restore also.

 

[Johnny]

Something is hosed up then. Did you use any type of reg cleaner recently ?