How Fix Desktop Shortcuts Opening In Wrong Program

If all the desktop shortcuts open in wrong program even though each shortcut have the correct settings, then you will have to reset the shortcuts behavior to factory settings.

Here's How:

1. Press Windows + R keys to open Run dialog box.

2. At the Run dialog box type regedit.exe and click OK button.

3. At the Registry Editor navigate to following registry key.

Code:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.lnk\UserChoice


4. Right-click UserChoice key and click Delete from context menu.

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5. Close the Registry Editor and reboot your computer.

Now all your shortcuts should be back to normal.