[Solved] cannot open icons -The Protocol "HTTP" does not have a registered program

[Ron]

Suddenly I cannot open a lot of my desktop items because The Protocol "HTTP" does not have a registered program. I just cannot find a method of recovering from this. Any help or advice much appreciated.

[KenB]

Hi Ron and welcome to ExTS

 

I am assuming that the icons are web-based ??

 

Try the following: ( hope this is OK for Win7 )

 

1. Click Start, select Default Programs

2. Select your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) from the list

3. Click Set this program as default

4. Click OK

 

 

If that doesn’t do it, follow these steps:

 

 

5. Click Set program access and computer defaults

6. Click Custom, and select your web browser

7. Click OK.

[RandyL]

Hi Ron and Ken.

Ken I modified the first part of your instructions slightly since I have Windows 7.

 

1. Click Start, select Default Programs

2. Click Set your default programs

3. Select your web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) from the list

4. Click Set this program as default

5. If needed click Choose defaults for this program (select all options)

6. Click OK

[KenB]

Ken I modified the first part of your instructions slightly since I have Windows 7.

Thanks Randy :)

[Ron]

Many Thanks Ken and Randy. I cannot work this text system yet but your advice has been very good. I don't understand how it has worked but that is why I contacted yourselves. Your help is much appreciated. Regards Ron

[KenB]

Hi Ron

 

Thanks for the feedback - I will mark this one up as "Solved"

 

You know where we are if you have any more problems :)