Windows 10: Target of file shortcuts in no longer present when using explorer in Window 11

II have an external HD that contains a lot of data. On that HD I have some folders created containing shortcuts to many folders on that same HD. These shortcuts all worked fine when using the HD with my old laptop running on Win 10When I connect my external HD to my new laptop using Windows 11, about 30% of the shortcuts are dead the info in the target box is empty and the icon has changed the "blank piece of paper one", not the default shortcut icon anymore.Any suggestions?

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The ".exe" file that the shortcut refers to has been changed or moved, so this shortcut will no longer work properly. Do you want to delete the file ?

Assuming that the program is now installed, do the following;

• Delete the shortcut
• Open Windows Explorer and navigate to wherever the program is located (presumably something like C:\Program Files\Gretl\gretl.exe or C:\Program Files (x86)\Gretl\gretl.exe)
• Right-click on gretl.exe and select Send to > Desktop (create shortcut)"

If the new shortcut doesn't work,

• Right-click on the shortcut you just created and select "Properties"
• You should be on the "Shortcut" tab; right-click the "Target" box and select "Copy"
• Paste the contents of the Target box in your next Reply here.
• Does the Target correctly show the complete path to gretl.exe? If not, was is the complete path to gretl.exe?

 

Screensaver shortcut

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I would suggest you to try the following steps and check if that helps.

• Go to the folder C:\Windows\System32 and sort by file type.
• Look for the screensaver file type (.scr).
• Find the file scrnsave.scr(you can choose any of the screensavers).
• Right click and select send to>desktop (create shortcut). The shortcut on my attachment, but when i click on it my screen goes off and on and nothing else.

 

unable to drag and drop files into website on Internet Explorer 11

Hi Cristy,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you are unable to drag and drop files into website on Internet Explorer 11.
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

• 
  Incorrect Internet Explorer settings.
  
• 
  Some browser add-ons.
  

Try the steps listed here:

Method 1:

I suggest you to disable add-ons and check if it helps.

Manage add-ons in Internet Explorer 11

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I suggest you to reset Internet Explorer settings and check if it helps.

Change or reset Internet Explorer settings

Change or reset Internet Explorer settings

Disclaimer: Reset Internet Explorer to its default configuration. This step will also disable any add-ons, plug-ins, or toolbars that are installed. Although this solution is quick, it also means that, if you want to use any of those add-ons
in the future, they must be reinstalled.

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.