User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

[Guest callie_sunrise]

Hi,

 

We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

folder and saves it to the desktop. The users shuts down the pc at the end

of the day. When the users logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

 

Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

 

Thank you in advance!!

[Guest Elmo]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

callie_sunrise wrote:

> Hi,

>

> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

>

> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

>

> Thank you in advance!!

 

Maybe this?

 

Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

--

Joe =o)

[Guest callie sunrise]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

Hi,

 

Thanks for the reply.

 

Tried that fix but didnt work.

 

Any other idea's anyone?

 

Cheers,

 

"Elmo" wrote:

> callie_sunrise wrote:

> > Hi,

> >

> > We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

> > folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

> > of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

> > shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

> > This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

> > It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

> > Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

> >

> > Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

> >

> > Thank you in advance!!

>

> Maybe this?

>

> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>

> --

> Joe =o)

>

[Guest Elmo]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

callie sunrise wrote:

> Hi,

>

> Thanks for the reply.

>

> Tried that fix but didnt work.

>

> Any other idea's anyone?

>

> Cheers,

>

> "Elmo" wrote:

>

>> callie_sunrise wrote:

>>> Hi,

>>>

>>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

>>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

>>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

>>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

>>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

>>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

>>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

>>>

>>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

>>>

>>> Thank you in advance!!

>> Maybe this?

>>

>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

A few things I would try:

 

I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

 

Avast! One tool for any current virus

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

 

Symantec Virus Removal Tools

http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

 

F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

 

Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

 

II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

shortcut and copy it there.

 

III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

Desktop Icons" should be checked.

 

--

Joe =o)

[Guest callie_sunrise]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

Hi,

 

Still have this problem. None of which you desribe below helps. Definitly

no virus I can tell you that.

 

Thanks,

 

"Elmo" wrote:

> callie sunrise wrote:

> > Hi,

> >

> > Thanks for the reply.

> >

> > Tried that fix but didnt work.

> >

> > Any other idea's anyone?

> >

> > Cheers,

> >

> > "Elmo" wrote:

> >

> >> callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>> Hi,

> >>>

> >>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

> >>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

> >>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

> >>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

> >>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

> >>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

> >>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

> >>>

> >>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

> >>>

> >>> Thank you in advance!!

> >> Maybe this?

> >>

> >> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>

> A few things I would try:

>

> I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

>

> Avast! One tool for any current virus

> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

>

> Symantec Virus Removal Tools

> http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

>

> F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

> http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

>

> Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

> http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

>

> II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

> shortcut and copy it there.

>

> III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

> Desktop Icons" should be checked.

>

> --

> Joe =o)

>

[Guest Elmo]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

callie_sunrise wrote:

> Hi,

>

> Still have this problem. None of which you desribe below helps. Definitly

> no virus I can tell you that.

>

> Thanks,

>

> "Elmo" wrote:

>

>> callie sunrise wrote:

>>> Hi,

>>>

>>> Thanks for the reply.

>>>

>>> Tried that fix but didnt work.

>>>

>>> Any other idea's anyone?

>>>

>>> Cheers,

>>>

>>> "Elmo" wrote:

>>>

>>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

>>>>> Hi,

>>>>>

>>>>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

>>>>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

>>>>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

>>>>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

>>>>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

>>>>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

>>>>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

>>>>>

>>>>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

>>>>>

>>>>> Thank you in advance!!

>>>> Maybe this?

>>>>

>>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>> A few things I would try:

>>

>> I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

>>

>> Avast! One tool for any current virus

>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

>>

>> Symantec Virus Removal Tools

>> http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

>>

>> F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

>> http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

>>

>> Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

>> http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

>>

>> II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

>> shortcut and copy it there.

>>

>> III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

>> Desktop Icons" should be checked.

 

What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

available in a different folder? What folder?

 

This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

 

Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

 

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

--

Joe =o)

[Guest callie_sunrise]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

 

 

"Elmo" wrote:

> callie_sunrise wrote:

> > Hi,

> >

> > Still have this problem. None of which you desribe below helps. Definitly

> > no virus I can tell you that.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > "Elmo" wrote:

> >

> >> callie sunrise wrote:

> >>> Hi,

> >>>

> >>> Thanks for the reply.

> >>>

> >>> Tried that fix but didnt work.

> >>>

> >>> Any other idea's anyone?

> >>>

> >>> Cheers,

> >>>

> >>> "Elmo" wrote:

> >>>

> >>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>>>> Hi,

> >>>>>

> >>>>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

> >>>>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

> >>>>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

> >>>>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

> >>>>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

> >>>>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

> >>>>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Thank you in advance!!

> >>>> Maybe this?

> >>>>

> >>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

> >> A few things I would try:

> >>

> >> I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

> >>

> >> Avast! One tool for any current virus

> >> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> >>

> >> Symantec Virus Removal Tools

> >> http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

> >>

> >> F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

> >> http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

> >>

> >> Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

> >> http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

> >>

> >> II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

> >> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

> >> shortcut and copy it there.

> >>

> >> III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

> >> Desktop Icons" should be checked.

>

> What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

> available in a different folder? What folder?

>

> This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

> available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

>

> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

>

> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>

> --

> Joe =o)

>

[Guest callie_sunrise]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

Hi Elmo,

 

When I searched for the shortcut it wasnt found.

 

Yeah, you suggested those tweaks but still nothing.

 

"Elmo" wrote:

> callie_sunrise wrote:

> > Hi,

> >

> > Still have this problem. None of which you desribe below helps. Definitly

> > no virus I can tell you that.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > "Elmo" wrote:

> >

> >> callie sunrise wrote:

> >>> Hi,

> >>>

> >>> Thanks for the reply.

> >>>

> >>> Tried that fix but didnt work.

> >>>

> >>> Any other idea's anyone?

> >>>

> >>> Cheers,

> >>>

> >>> "Elmo" wrote:

> >>>

> >>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>>>> Hi,

> >>>>>

> >>>>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

> >>>>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

> >>>>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

> >>>>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

> >>>>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

> >>>>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

> >>>>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Thank you in advance!!

> >>>> Maybe this?

> >>>>

> >>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

> >> A few things I would try:

> >>

> >> I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

> >>

> >> Avast! One tool for any current virus

> >> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> >>

> >> Symantec Virus Removal Tools

> >> http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

> >>

> >> F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

> >> http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

> >>

> >> Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

> >> http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

> >>

> >> II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

> >> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

> >> shortcut and copy it there.

> >>

> >> III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

> >> Desktop Icons" should be checked.

>

> What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

> available in a different folder? What folder?

>

> This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

> available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

>

> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

>

> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>

> --

> Joe =o)

>

[Guest Elmo]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

callie_sunrise wrote:

> Hi Elmo,

>

> When I searched for the shortcut it wasn't found.

>

> Yeah, you suggested those tweaks but still nothing.

 

It could be that the user account is damaged. As a test, you might add

another user and see if the new user is allowed changes to the Desktop.

 

Since there are a few shortcuts that are allowed, I wonder if it's a

permissions issue.

 

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/18.asp

> "Elmo" wrote:

>

>> callie_sunrise wrote:

>>> Hi,

>>>

>>> Still have this problem. None of which you described below helps. Definitely

>>> no virus I can tell you that.

>>>

>>> Thanks,

>>>

>>> "Elmo" wrote:

>>>

>>>> callie sunrise wrote:

>>>>> Hi,

>>>>>

>>>>> Thanks for the reply.

>>>>>

>>>>> Tried that fix but didnt work.

>>>>>

>>>>> Any other idea's anyone?

>>>>>

>>>>> Cheers,

>>>>>

>>>>> "Elmo" wrote:

>>>>>

>>>>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

>>>>>>> Hi,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

>>>>>>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

>>>>>>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

>>>>>>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

>>>>>>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

>>>>>>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

>>>>>>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Thank you in advance!!

>>>>>> Maybe this?

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>>>> A few things I would try:

>>>>

>>>> I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

>>>>

>>>> Avast! One tool for any current virus

>>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

>>>>

>>>> Symantec Virus Removal Tools

>>>> http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

>>>>

>>>> F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

>>>> http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

>>>>

>>>> Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

>>>> http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

>>>>

>>>> II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

>>>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

>>>> shortcut and copy it there.

>>>>

>>>> III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

>>>> Desktop Icons" should be checked.

>> What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

>> available in a different folder? What folder?

>>

>> This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

>> available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

>>

>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

>> Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

>>

>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

--

Joe =o)

[Guest callie_sunrise]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

I will try the other user suggestions.

 

The only shortcuts that are allowed are ones created by software installs.

 

"Elmo" wrote:

> callie_sunrise wrote:

> > Hi Elmo,

> >

> > When I searched for the shortcut it wasn't found.

> >

> > Yeah, you suggested those tweaks but still nothing.

>

> It could be that the user account is damaged. As a test, you might add

> another user and see if the new user is allowed changes to the Desktop.

>

> Since there are a few shortcuts that are allowed, I wonder if it's a

> permissions issue.

>

> HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions

> http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/18.asp

>

> > "Elmo" wrote:

> >

> >> callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>> Hi,

> >>>

> >>> Still have this problem. None of which you described below helps. Definitely

> >>> no virus I can tell you that.

> >>>

> >>> Thanks,

> >>>

> >>> "Elmo" wrote:

> >>>

> >>>> callie sunrise wrote:

> >>>>> Hi,

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Thanks for the reply.

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Tried that fix but didnt work.

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Any other idea's anyone?

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Cheers,

> >>>>>

> >>>>> "Elmo" wrote:

> >>>>>

> >>>>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>>>>>> Hi,

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

> >>>>>>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

> >>>>>>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

> >>>>>>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

> >>>>>>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

> >>>>>>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

> >>>>>>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Thank you in advance!!

> >>>>>> Maybe this?

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

> >>>> A few things I would try:

> >>>>

> >>>> I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

> >>>>

> >>>> Avast! One tool for any current virus

> >>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> >>>>

> >>>> Symantec Virus Removal Tools

> >>>> http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

> >>>>

> >>>> F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

> >>>> http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

> >>>>

> >>>> Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

> >>>> http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

> >>>>

> >>>> II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

> >>>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

> >>>> shortcut and copy it there.

> >>>>

> >>>> III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

> >>>> Desktop Icons" should be checked.

> >> What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

> >> available in a different folder? What folder?

> >>

> >> This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

> >> available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

> >>

> >> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >> Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

> >>

> >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>

> --

> Joe =o)

>

[Guest Elmo]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

callie_sunrise wrote:

> I will try the other user suggestions.

>

> The only shortcuts that are allowed are ones created by software installs.

 

Another thought.. are you running Teatimer (part of Spybot), or other

software that could be preventing changes?

> "Elmo" wrote:

>

>> callie_sunrise wrote:

>>> Hi Elmo,

>>>

>>> When I searched for the shortcut it wasn't found.

>>>

>>> Yeah, you suggested those tweaks but still nothing.

>> It could be that the user account is damaged. As a test, you might add

>> another user and see if the new user is allowed changes to the Desktop.

>>

>> Since there are a few shortcuts that are allowed, I wonder if it's a

>> permissions issue.

>>

>> HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions

>> http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/18.asp

>>

>>> "Elmo" wrote:

>>>

>>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

>>>>> Hi,

>>>>>

>>>>> Still have this problem. None of which you described below helps. Definitely

>>>>> no virus I can tell you that.

>>>>>

>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>

>>>>> "Elmo" wrote:

>>>>>

>>>>>> callie sunrise wrote:

>>>>>>> Hi,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Thanks for the reply.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Tried that fix but didnt work.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Any other idea's anyone?

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> Cheers,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>> "Elmo" wrote:

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

>>>>>>>>> Hi,

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

>>>>>>>>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

>>>>>>>>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

>>>>>>>>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

>>>>>>>>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

>>>>>>>>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

>>>>>>>>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>> Thank you in advance!!

>>>>>>>> Maybe this?

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

>>>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>>>>>> A few things I would try:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Avast! One tool for any current virus

>>>>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Symantec Virus Removal Tools

>>>>>> http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

>>>>>>

>>>>>> F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

>>>>>> http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

>>>>>>

>>>>>> Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

>>>>>> http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

>>>>>>

>>>>>> II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

>>>>>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

>>>>>> shortcut and copy it there.

>>>>>>

>>>>>> III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

>>>>>> Desktop Icons" should be checked.

>>>> What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

>>>> available in a different folder? What folder?

>>>>

>>>> This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

>>>> available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

>>>>

>>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

>>>> Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

>>>>

>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

--

Joe =o)

[Guest callie_sunrise]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

No, no spybot/teatimer.

I'm on a Corporate Domain, software such as that is not needed.

 

Thanks,

 

"Elmo" wrote:

> callie_sunrise wrote:

> > I will try the other user suggestions.

> >

> > The only shortcuts that are allowed are ones created by software installs.

>

> Another thought.. are you running Teatimer (part of Spybot), or other

> software that could be preventing changes?

>

> > "Elmo" wrote:

> >

> >> callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>> Hi Elmo,

> >>>

> >>> When I searched for the shortcut it wasn't found.

> >>>

> >>> Yeah, you suggested those tweaks but still nothing.

> >> It could be that the user account is damaged. As a test, you might add

> >> another user and see if the new user is allowed changes to the Desktop.

> >>

> >> Since there are a few shortcuts that are allowed, I wonder if it's a

> >> permissions issue.

> >>

> >> HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions

> >> http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/18.asp

> >>

> >>> "Elmo" wrote:

> >>>

> >>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>>>> Hi,

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Still have this problem. None of which you described below helps. Definitely

> >>>>> no virus I can tell you that.

> >>>>>

> >>>>> Thanks,

> >>>>>

> >>>>> "Elmo" wrote:

> >>>>>

> >>>>>> callie sunrise wrote:

> >>>>>>> Hi,

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Thanks for the reply.

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Tried that fix but didnt work.

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Any other idea's anyone?

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> Cheers,

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>> "Elmo" wrote:

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>> callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>>>>>>>> Hi,

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>> We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

> >>>>>>>>> folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

> >>>>>>>>> of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

> >>>>>>>>> shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

> >>>>>>>>> This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

> >>>>>>>>> It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

> >>>>>>>>> Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>> Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>> Thank you in advance!!

> >>>>>>>> Maybe this?

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >>>>>>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

> >>>>>> A few things I would try:

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> Avast! One tool for any current virus

> >>>>>> http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> Symantec Virus Removal Tools

> >>>>>> http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

> >>>>>> http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

> >>>>>> http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

> >>>>>> C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

> >>>>>> shortcut and copy it there.

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>> III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

> >>>>>> Desktop Icons" should be checked.

> >>>> What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

> >>>> available in a different folder? What folder?

> >>>>

> >>>> This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

> >>>> available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

> >>>>

> >>>> Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >>>> Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

> >>>>

> >>>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>

> --

> Joe =o)

>

[Guest Bob I]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

Perhaps you have roaming profiles and that's why the "user" created

items aren't saved to the server.

 

callie_sunrise wrote:

> No, no spybot/teatimer.

> I'm on a Corporate Domain, software such as that is not needed.

>

> Thanks,

>

> "Elmo" wrote:

>

>

>>callie_sunrise wrote:

>>

>>>I will try the other user suggestions.

>>>

>>>The only shortcuts that are allowed are ones created by software installs.

>>

>>Another thought.. are you running Teatimer (part of Spybot), or other

>>software that could be preventing changes?

>>

>>

>>>"Elmo" wrote:

>>>

>>>

>>>>callie_sunrise wrote:

>>>>

>>>>>Hi Elmo,

>>>>>

>>>>>When I searched for the shortcut it wasn't found.

>>>>>

>>>>>Yeah, you suggested those tweaks but still nothing.

>>>>

>>>>It could be that the user account is damaged. As a test, you might add

>>>>another user and see if the new user is allowed changes to the Desktop.

>>>>

>>>>Since there are a few shortcuts that are allowed, I wonder if it's a

>>>>permissions issue.

>>>>

>>>>HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions

>>>>http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/18.asp

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>>"Elmo" wrote:

>>>>>

>>>>>

>>>>>>callie_sunrise wrote:

>>>>>>

>>>>>>>Hi,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>Still have this problem. None of which you described below helps. Definitely

>>>>>>>no virus I can tell you that.

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>Thanks,

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>"Elmo" wrote:

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>callie sunrise wrote:

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>Hi,

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>Thanks for the reply.

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>Tried that fix but didnt work.

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>Any other idea's anyone?

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>Cheers,

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>"Elmo" wrote:

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>callie_sunrise wrote:

>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>Hi,

>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

>>>>>>>>>>>folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

>>>>>>>>>>>of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

>>>>>>>>>>>shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

>>>>>>>>>>>This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

>>>>>>>>>>>It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

>>>>>>>>>>>Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

>>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>>Thank you in advance!!

>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>Maybe this?

>>>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>>>Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

>>>>>>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>A few things I would try:

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>Avast! One tool for any current virus

>>>>>>>>http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>Symantec Virus Removal Tools

>>>>>>>>http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

>>>>>>>>http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

>>>>>>>>http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

>>>>>>>>C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

>>>>>>>>shortcut and copy it there.

>>>>>>>>

>>>>>>>>III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

>>>>>>>>Desktop Icons" should be checked.

>>>>>>

>>>>>>What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

>>>>>>available in a different folder? What folder?

>>>>>>

>>>>>>This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

>>>>>>available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

>>>>>>

>>>>>>Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

>>>>>>Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

>>>>>>

>>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

>>

>>--

>>Joe =o)

>>

[Guest callie_sunrise]

Re: User created desktop shortcuts disappearing after reboot

 

Sorry, no Roaming Profiles in operation.

 

"Bob I" wrote:

> Perhaps you have roaming profiles and that's why the "user" created

> items aren't saved to the server.

>

> callie_sunrise wrote:

>

> > No, no spybot/teatimer.

> > I'm on a Corporate Domain, software such as that is not needed.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > "Elmo" wrote:

> >

> >

> >>callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>

> >>>I will try the other user suggestions.

> >>>

> >>>The only shortcuts that are allowed are ones created by software installs.

> >>

> >>Another thought.. are you running Teatimer (part of Spybot), or other

> >>software that could be preventing changes?

> >>

> >>

> >>>"Elmo" wrote:

> >>>

> >>>

> >>>>callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>>>

> >>>>>Hi Elmo,

> >>>>>

> >>>>>When I searched for the shortcut it wasn't found.

> >>>>>

> >>>>>Yeah, you suggested those tweaks but still nothing.

> >>>>

> >>>>It could be that the user account is damaged. As a test, you might add

> >>>>another user and see if the new user is allowed changes to the Desktop.

> >>>>

> >>>>Since there are a few shortcuts that are allowed, I wonder if it's a

> >>>>permissions issue.

> >>>>

> >>>>HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions

> >>>>http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/18.asp

> >>>>

> >>>>

> >>>>>"Elmo" wrote:

> >>>>>

> >>>>>

> >>>>>>callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>>Hi,

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>Still have this problem. None of which you described below helps. Definitely

> >>>>>>>no virus I can tell you that.

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>Thanks,

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>"Elmo" wrote:

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>callie sunrise wrote:

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>Hi,

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>Thanks for the reply.

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>Tried that fix but didnt work.

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>Any other idea's anyone?

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>Cheers,

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>"Elmo" wrote:

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>>callie_sunrise wrote:

> >>>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>>>Hi,

> >>>>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>>>We are experiencing a problem whereby a user creates a shortcut to a file or

> >>>>>>>>>>>folder and saves it to the desktop. The user shuts down the pc at the end

> >>>>>>>>>>>of the day. When the user logs in the next morning (or reboots) the

> >>>>>>>>>>>shortcuts previously created have now disappeared.

> >>>>>>>>>>>This does not happen when a shortcut is created by a software installation.

> >>>>>>>>>>>It also does not happen when you create a 'Network Place' in My Network

> >>>>>>>>>>>Places and copy the 'shortcut' to the desktop.

> >>>>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>>>Has anyone seen or experienced this before?

> >>>>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>>>Thank you in advance!!

> >>>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>>Maybe this?

> >>>>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>>>Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >>>>>>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>A few things I would try:

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>I. Check for malware. Try one of these Virus Removal Tools:

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>Avast! One tool for any current virus

> >>>>>>>>http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cleaner.html

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>Symantec Virus Removal Tools

> >>>>>>>>http://www.symantec.com/business/security_response/removaltools.jsp

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>F-Secure Virus Removal Tools

> >>>>>>>>http://www.f-secure.com/download-purchase/tools.shtml

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>Kaspersky Virus Removal Tools

> >>>>>>>>http://www.kaspersky.com/removaltools

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>II. Do a search for the missing icon. If located, move it to the

> >>>>>>>>C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder, or just create the

> >>>>>>>>shortcut and copy it there.

> >>>>>>>>

> >>>>>>>>III. Right-click the Desktop, hover over "Arrange Icons By", "Show

> >>>>>>>>Desktop Icons" should be checked.

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>What happened when you searched for the missing shortcuts? Were they

> >>>>>>available in a different folder? What folder?

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>This thread was dated 4 months ago so my earlier posts are no longer

> >>>>>>available (without work). Did I suggest these tweaks?

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>Line 30. Windows XP Doesn't Save User Settings

> >>>>>>Line 54. (r-h column) Save Settings on Exit

> >>>>>>

> >>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

> >>

> >>--

> >>Joe =o)

> >>

>

>