Shortcut with .lnk extension does not work due to file association.
Cause:
The 16-bit File Manager program WINFILE.EXE does not recognize .LNK as a shortcut extension. File Manager will treat .LNK files the same way that it treats files of unknown type. Any modification of a shortcut file association in File Manager affects all shortcuts.
Solution:
Suggested solution: Reboot the computer by turning it off, then turning it back on. This action may resolve the problem. If not, please contact a qualified computer technician or next-level support.
CAUTION: Do not modify shortcut file associations in File Manager under any circumstance. Doing so may cause the associated application to freeze or crash. Attempts to re-associate the .LNK extension with the shortcut functionality through File Manager or through the 'File Types' tab in Windows 95 will not work.
1) Click the 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu.
2) Select 'Shut Down'. (The 'Shut Down Windows' dialog box appears.)
3) Select the 'Shut down the computer' radio button and click the 'Yes' button.
4) When the 'It is now safe to turn off your computer' message appears, turn off the computer.
5) Wait 30 seconds after the power is turned off and turn the computer back on.
NOTE: If the above action does not resolve the problem, please contact a qualified computer technician or next-level support.
