Windows 10: cannot edit (or see) parameters in a shortcut any longer

I have a shortcut to a program and pass the program a parameter, e.g.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Beyond Compare 2\BC2.exe" @Syncit

The shortcut works, however, since windows 10, I find that I cannot edit or even view the full command line using rightclick/properties. In win 10 the shortcut command line is no longer shown in the target field where I could edit it (as I could in say, windows xp ). The info is there, in the .lnk file, and using winhex I can see that info, but it's in a strange format, each character seems to be in 2 bytes, so ever other byte is a zero.

How can i edit the command line part of this shortcut (without having to create a new shortcut)?

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cannot see character parameters in Wi-Fi properties

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Refer to the following link on No wireless networks are available after you upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3084164



Also refer to the suggestion given by Rajith Rajeev from the link below:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-networking/after-upgrading-from-windows-81-to-windows-10-no/42b1852e-4faa-47a2-85ca-dc8e190c7c27?tm=1438386871715



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cannot see character parameters in Wi-Fi properties

Hi Tin,

Thank you for keeping us updated on this query. We apologize for the delay in response.

Run the Network Troubleshooter by following the steps below, and check if the issue is resolved.

• Type Troubleshooting in the search bar next to Start
  icon, and press Enter.
• Select View all on the left side of the window panel.
• Select Network Troubleshooterfrom the options,
  click on Advanced option, and check
  Apply repairs automatically option.
• Follow the on screen instructions.

Hope this helps!

We will be happy to assist you with any issues pertaining to Windows.

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Is this for all shortcuts or just a particular one? I can edit the Target: field in all the shortcuts I've tried (Fall Creators Update, 1709).

 

Thanks, should have tried a few but the only ones I needed in win10 were for this one program.

It turns out it's the at sign @ which is causing the problem. Putting that parameter in quotes fixes it.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Beyond Compare 2\BC2.exe" "@Syncit"

I went back to a win xp system, and it has the same behavior. It had worked there because I needed to quote it to include folder names with spaces. So, it's just something about that @ sign not in quotes that properties doesn't like, though the shortcut will still work.

 

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Ah, that explains it. There are some other 'special' characters that can cause similar problems (% is one, I think).