Windows 10: Broken desktop Shortcuts

Discus and support Broken desktop Shortcuts in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi all,I have a problem with my desktop shortuts. When I restart my laptop and click on any shortcut, I get the below message.The program still opens,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Stephen Fisher2, Aug 4, 2023.

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    Broken desktop Shortcuts


    Hi all,I have a problem with my desktop shortuts. When I restart my laptop and click on any shortcut, I get the below message.The program still opens, but the shortcut icon disappears and is now in my recycling bin. This happens everytime the laptop restarts with every shortcut on the desktop.I can still launch the programs from the start menu. If I open the desktop folder, the shortcuts are in there until i attempt to open them, in which case the above error happens.Can anyone help with this?Thanks.

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    Stephen Fisher2, Aug 4, 2023
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