Windows 10: shortcut settings are dimmed

Discus and support shortcut settings are dimmed in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi, I'm trying to change a program shortcut settings. however, when I go to the Advanced Properties, the options are grayed out. Any ideas? 64796 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by billt4g, Sep 23, 2016.

  1. billt4g Win User

    shortcut settings are dimmed


    Hi, I'm trying to change a program shortcut settings. however, when I go to the Advanced Properties, the options are grayed out. Any ideas?

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    billt4g, Sep 23, 2016
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  2. DaveM121 Win User

    shortcut setings dimmed

    To further help you, which program are you trying to set advanced properties on?
     
    DaveM121, Sep 23, 2016
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  3. Billt4G Win User
    shortcut setings dimmed

    Hi, can anyone heIp me?

    When I click Properties for a particular (not all, just this one) program, the Advanced Properties are dimmed out??
     
    Billt4G, Sep 23, 2016
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  4. Michael Win User

    shortcut settings are dimmed

    Those are usually only greyed out when the shortcut is to a file, not an app.
     
    Michael, Sep 27, 2016
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