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The other day I got a call from a user who had somehow managed to make all his desktop shortcuts open in Word. I suspected he had used the “open With” option in the context menu; thus, telling Windows to “Always use this program to open these files”. The problem was clear. Even though each shortcut had the correct settings, Windows would still open them in Word. The problem is, you can’t just tell Windows to open the shortcut files in an other program than Word. You have to somehow Reset the shortcut behavior to factory settings.
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[Fixed] Problem with Desktop Shortcuts (.lnk-files) opening in wrong program
On December - 13 - 2012
Use Run Dialog Commands to Access Windows Programs and Tools [Updated]
On March - 8 - 2012
If you like to use shortcuts to get tasks done in the most efficient way, there is a large collection of commands you can run from the run dialog (XP/Vista/7/8) or the Start Menu (in Windows Vista/7/8.) In this guide, I’ll show you how to run the commands and what effect they have.
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Display Shortcuts and Files in the Windows Explorer’s ‘Computer’ View [How To]
On June - 21 - 2011
As the experienced Windows user you are, you are familiar with the Computer view (previously known as ‘My Computer’). This folder contains the (physical or virtual) drives connected to your computer. But that is not all it is capable of displaying.
Should you ever want to customize the content of the Computer Folder, then this is how:
Use Shortcut Keys in Windows to Improve Productivity
On February - 17 - 2011
Last week, we shared some commands you can run (from the Run box/Start menu) that can save you time and get you to the tools you need quickly. If you missed it, here it is: Use Start Menu/Run Dialog Commands to Access Windows Programs and Tools.
This week, we’ll point you to some of our previously-written guides that include keyboard shortcuts that you can use in Windows and in a couple of popular programs. If we’re missing any shortcuts or programs with shortcuts, let us know in the comments.
Best Technology Blog Posts of the Week (December 12th, 2010)
On December - 12 - 2010
Because the internet is more than just Windows Guides, we have prepared a selection of the best technology posts of this week.
Add Windows Apps, System Tools, System Shortcuts, and Desktop Shortcuts to Context Menu [How To]
On September - 16 - 2010
If you’re a shortcut junkie and want quick access to customization tools, system tools, or common Windows applications on the desktop context menu, these registry hacks are for you:
