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"Open file location" entry is missing when you right-click on a shortcut in Windows Vista
- Copyright © 2008 Ramesh Srinivasan
- Windows Vista
Symptom
Open file location entry missing when you right-click on a Shortcut (.lnk file).
Resolution
This happens if the IsShortcut registry value for .lnk files (Shortcuts) is deleted in an attempt to hide the overlay icon in shortcuts. To resolve the problem, re-create the IsShortcut registry value.
Method 1
Download and apply the .lnk file association fix from the following link:
File association fixes for Windows Vista
Method 2
- Click Start, type regedit.exe and press ENTER
- Navigate to the following key:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile
- In the right-pane, create a String value (REG_SZ) named IsShortcut
- Close Registry Editor and restart Windows.
More information
To remove the shortcut arrow in Windows Vista, see article How to remove or modify the Shortcut overlay in Windows Vista
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